Maurice Daye, a 19-year-old male from Durham, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on November 24, 2019. Maurice was shot to death at the McDougald Terrace public housing complex. The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. on Wabash Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Maurice with gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman was also shot during the incident but survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Maurice's death remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Durham police have not filed any charges related to the case. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could lead to an arrest. Maurice's mother, Jasmine Kalala, has been vocal about the pain and loss she feels, and she has joined forces with other families affected by gun violence to call for an end to such tragedies in Durham.
The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of gun violence in Durham, with community groups like Bull City United working to deter violence in the city's hardest-hit areas. Despite the efforts, Maurice's case, along with others, highlights the ongoing struggle to address the root causes of violence, such as poverty, lack of opportunities, and inadequate education. Maurice's family continues to seek justice and hopes that someone with information will come forward to help solve the case.
