Tavarus Joyner, a 47-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in Durham, North Carolina, on the night of February 11, 2026. He was found on the sidewalk on East Umstead Street with a gunshot wound, taken to a local hospital, and later pronounced dead. The Durham Police Department is investigating the death as a homicide.

The motive remains unclear. A funeral service has been scheduled and an obituary published online. Investigators are asking the community for any information that could lead to an arrest.

If anyone saw activity on or near East Umstead Street that night or has information about Tavarus Joyner’s final hours, please contact the Durham Police Department.