On January 12, 2024, at about 6:55 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 800 block of Lee Street near Alston Avenue in Durham, North Carolina. They found 58-year-old Thomas Lee Edwards with life-threatening gunshot wounds; he was taken to a local hospital and died later that evening. The Durham Police Department opened an investigation and described the incident as isolated, while not immediately releasing a possible motive.

In the days after the shooting, police asked the public for help identifying and locating suspects and encouraged anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers. Community members voiced concern about safety and urged cooperation with investigators.

If anyone has information about Thomas Lee Edwards’ death or was in the area that evening, please contact the Durham Police Department or CrimeStoppers.