Romero Eathel Bent, 23, was shot in the early hours of September 10, 2023, in the 100 block of Hunt Street near North Mangum Street in Durham. He was taken to a hospital by EMS and died of his injuries. Reports say he had been attending a party on Hunt Street when the shooting occurred and that several attendees fled before police arrived.

Durham Police describe the incident as appearing isolated and say no arrests have been made; no suspects are in custody. Investigators have asked anyone who attended the party or who has photos or video from the event to contact Investigator J. Turner at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29532 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.

Bent’s twin brother, Rasaun, started a fundraiser to cover funeral expenses and remembered Romero as outspoken, outgoing, and well liked. Romero graduated from Hillside High School in 2019, managed at McDonald’s, played basketball with DBL, and rooted for the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Lakers. Does anyone who attended that Hunt Street gathering or who has footage from the area have information to share?