Karla Yadira Jaramillo Noyola, a 31-year-old woman from Durham, North Carolina, was tragically killed on April 12, 2022. The incident occurred in the 500 block of W. Carver Street in north Durham, just before 10 p.m. Upon arrival, police found Karla Yadira Jaramillo Noyola, who had been shot. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigations into her death spanned overnight.
The Durham Police Department identified Karla Yadira Jaramillo Noyola as the victim of the shooting.
She was a Hispanic woman who was known for her selflessness and strong faith. Her friend, Lailah, described her as a God-led person who took on a big sister figure for her. On the night of her death, Karla Yadira Jaramillo Noyola had dinner with Lailah, and just two hours later, she was shot and killed in her doorway on W. Carver Street.
The investigation into Karla Yadira Jaramillo Noyola's death revealed that Oliver Ashley Toledo Saldivar, a 26-year-old man, was a possible suspect in her homicide. Saldivar was later shot and killed by a New Mexico State Police officer during an encounter on April 16, 2022. The officer was dispatched to check on the welfare of a man seen slumped over the steering wheel of a brown BMW. When contacted by the officer, Saldivar reached for a "black object" concealed in his jacket pocket, leading to a struggle during which the officer shot Saldivar.
The tragic death of Karla Yadira Jaramillo Noyola has left a lasting impact on her community. She leaves behind four children, and a GoFundMe account was set up to support them. The account states that she was killed in front of her family. Her friend, Lailah, is raising money for her family to put together a celebration of life. The rise in gun violence in Durham has raised concerns among city leaders and activists, who are working to address the issue and ensure a safer community.
