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Delores Evans Burwell

Death by Force
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Delores Evans Burwell, a 73-year-old African American woman from Durham, NC, tragically passed away on December 31, 2021. Her death was attributed to celebratory gunfire. On New Year's Eve, Burwell was visiting friends on Robinhood Road when a stray bullet, fired into the air as part of the celebrations, struck her. She was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.

The incident sparked a significant outcry from the community and local authorities. Durham police launched a ...Read More
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  • WRAL.com: 3 dead, 2 others shot in violent New Year's weekend in Durham :: WRAL.com
  • WRAL.com: Durham woman shot, killed on New Year's Eve in what police believe was 'celebratory gunfire' :: WRAL.com
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    Victim Details

    Delores Evans Burwell

    Female

    Black / African American

    Durham

    NC

    2021-12-31

    73

    Delores

    Evans Burwell

    11/09/2025

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