Maverick Deran Pete Tatum, 62, was shot on August 24, 2023, in the 2400 block of Ashe Street in Durham, North Carolina. Officers arrived about 5:02 p.m.; Tatum was taken to a local hospital and later died from his injuries. Authorities arrested three people connected to the case: 22-year-old Iquwan Timmons of Durham was charged with first-degree murder on August 25, 2023; 19-year-old Zakiya Bumpers of Durham was charged the same day with obstruction of justice and released on a $5,000 secured bond; and 19-year-old Avion Cox of Durham was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Task Force and charged with first-degree murder on September 20, 2023.

Timmons and Cox were held in Durham County Jail without bond. The motive has not been publicly disclosed, and it is unclear what, if any, connection existed between Tatum and the accused. Tatum’s daughter described his death as senseless and said she knew of no conflicts that might explain the violence.

Could anyone who knew Maverick Tatum or the people involved share information that might help clarify what happened?