Jose Gonzalez was 54 when he was killed in Durham, North Carolina, on July 13, 2013. Local authorities responded to the scene and the Durham Police Department opened an investigation into the homicide, seeking evidence, a motive, and any potential suspects.

Few specifics about how Gonzalez died or the events leading up to the killing have been publicly released, and media coverage was limited. His death became part of the community discussion about violent crime and the challenges police faced in solving homicides in Durham at the time.

Anyone with information about Gonzalez, where he was that night, or who might have been involved is asked to contact the Durham Police Department.