Aaron Parker, 30, was shot in the early hours of September 16, 2023, on the 2200 block of NC Highway 54 in Durham. Witnesses said Parker had been put into a private vehicle and taken toward a hospital; occupants of that vehicle called 911 while en route. Officers met the vehicle at the hospital and Parker was pronounced dead from his injuries at about 1:38 a.m.

Durham Police opened a homicide investigation and described the incident as isolated. At the time no suspects were in custody. Investigators asked anyone with information to contact Investigator A. Ramos or CrimeStoppers, with cash rewards offered for tips that lead to felony arrests. As of December 2024 the case remained unsolved with no public reports of arrests or suspect identifications.

If anyone knew Aaron, saw activity near NC Highway 54 on September 16, 2023, or has information that could help, please contact Investigator A. Ramos or CrimeStoppers.