Lamarcus Dion Alston, 45, was shot and killed on November 27, 2024, in the 1200 block of East Lawson Street near the McDougald Terrace public housing complex in Durham. Officers found him at about 10:43 p.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Durham Police Department investigated the shooting, and as of December 28, 2024 no arrests had been made and no suspects had been publicly identified. Investigators asked anyone with information to contact Investigator B. Garth at 919-560-4440 ext. 29313 or Durham CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200; tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000.

A memorial service was held for Alston on December 14, 2024, at Antioch Baptist Church in Durham. If anyone has information that could help solve this case or knew Lamarcus, please share what you know with investigators.