Markis Perry was 17 when he was killed on February 9, 2018, in Durham, North Carolina. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. near the intersection of Eva Street and Railroad Street. Officers found Perry with a gunshot wound and he was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

The investigation led to the arrest of 19-year-old Diamonte Porter, who was charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting. Motive for the shooting has not been described in the available details; the manslaughter charge suggests authorities viewed the incident as arising from a confrontation rather than premeditation. Perry’s death drew attention in the local community and prompted an outpouring of grief from family and friends.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Markis, please come forward.