Erick Valencia-Diaz

On September 20, 2015, 24-year-old Erick Valencia-Diaz was found fatally shot in Durham, North Carolina. Authorities discovered his body in the 1500 block of Braxton Street around 2 a.m. The circumstances of the crime pointed toward a violent incident, but specific details about the motive or suspects were not immediately released to the public. Valencia-Diaz's death was one of several fatal shootings in Durham around that time, contributing to growing concerns about gun violence in the area.

Following the murder, the Durham Police Department launched an investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite their efforts, no immediate arrests were made. The police continued to seek the public’s assistance, offering a reward for any leads that could help solve the case. This unsolved homicide remains part of a broader issue of violence that has affected communities across Durham.