In the early hours of August 11, 2024, officers in Durham responded to reports of gunfire near North Roxboro Street and West Club Boulevard. At about 1:17 a.m. they found two males with gunshot wounds. Eighteen-year-old Devondra Jawan Mack, known as VJ, was pronounced dead at the scene; a second victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Devondra had just graduated from Hillside High School’s Class of 2024. He was remembered by family and community as loving, funny, and someone who enjoyed his PS5, sports, and time with friends and relatives. He had been baptized at Morehead Avenue Baptist Church.

Durham Police have classified the shooting as isolated and continue to investigate. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator J. Turner at 919-560-4440 ext. 29532 or CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200; CrimeStoppers offers up to $2,000 for tips leading to arrests.

If anyone knew Devondra or witnessed anything that night, please come forward with what you know.