Linda Michelle Kenan, 51, was fatally shot inside her apartment at the Rochelle Manor complex in Durham, North Carolina, in the early hours of May 18, 2026. The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m.; she was rushed to a local hospital but died of her injuries. A bullet hole in her apartment window is noted as a stark reminder of the violence that killed her.

Kenan was a well-known community advocate who worked with the 5K Foundation on initiatives such as Play Games, Not Guns, aimed at steering young people away from gang and gun activity. Family members involved with the foundation include her nephew and niece, Chris and Tangela Kenan. Residents of Rochelle Manor reported fear and cited a recent drive-by shooting at the complex just days earlier.

The Durham Police Department is investigating; no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. Investigators have canvassed the complex and are asking anyone with information to contact the lead investigator or Durham CrimeStoppers, which is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Did anyone in the area know Michelle or see anything around Rochelle Manor the night of May 18 that could help investigators?