Demeico Andrea Sowell Jr., a 20-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on November 25, 2020, in Durham, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when Sowell was driving near the intersection of Liberty Street and Railroad Street. He was fatally shot while driving, which led to his vehicle crashing and injuring a child and four adults.
The child and three of the adults were expected to recover, but one adult was initially listed in critical condition.
The Durham Police Department's Cold Case Unit has been actively seeking information related to the homicide of Demeico Sowell Jr. The suspect vehicle was reported to be an older green sedan. Despite efforts to gather information, the case remains unsolved, and the suspect is still at large.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing nine to ten gunshots, suggesting that the shooting may have involved multiple firearms. Investigators believe that the shooting might have been a case of mistaken identity, as there is no evidence to suggest that Sowell was involved in any gang activity.
The Durham Police Department has been urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. They have emphasized the importance of even small clues in helping to solve the case. The police have also highlighted the significance of the suspect vehicle's description, hoping that it might lead to new leads in the investigation.
Demeico Sowell Jr. was a full-time prep school student who loved football and family. He had two scholarship offers to play football in college and planned to study sports medicine and physical therapy. His family and the community continue to seek justice for his untimely death.
