Demario Montez Metts, a 35-year-old African American male from Oxford, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on November 5, 2022. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. in the 700 block of North Hyde Park Avenue in Durham, North Carolina. According to reports, Metts was found unresponsive at the scene after being shot. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Durham Police Department has classified Metts' death as a homicide and launched
an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with the case. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Metts' death has left a significant impact on his community, with friends and family mourning the loss of a beloved individual. Funeral services were held at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home in Durham, where loved ones gathered to pay their respects and share memories of Metts. The investigation into his death remains ongoing, and authorities continue to seek leads to bring justice to Metts and his family.
