Jalen Ramon Mills, a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on January 2, 2022, in Durham, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 1:36 a.m., in the parking lot of the Extended Stay America Hotel located on South Miami Boulevard. Alongside Jalen, another victim, Tony Rashawn Smith Jr., a 22-year-old African American male, was also found dead at the scene.
Both men were pronounced dead upon the arrival of the Durham police.
The circumstances surrounding the deaths of Jalen Ramon Mills and Tony Rashawn Smith Jr. remain under investigation. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made, and the police have not released any information regarding potential suspects or motives behind the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in solving the case.
The deaths of Jalen Ramon Mills and Tony Rashawn Smith Jr. were part of a violent New Year's weekend in Durham, which saw multiple shootings and fatalities. The community has been left in shock and mourning, as they grapple with the loss of two young lives. The police continue to work diligently to uncover the truth and bring justice to the victims and their families.
