Josue Marlin Portillo, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on September 21, 2019, in Durham, NC. He was shot shortly before 3:30 a.m. at Bay Creek Apartments in the 1300 block of Hudson Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, they found Portillo unconscious inside an apartment. He was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries two days later.
Durham police launched a homicide investigation following Portillo's death.
On October 4, 2019, Eric Humberto Ramirez, a 25-year-old male, was charged with Portillo's murder. Ramirez was believed to be the shooter and was on the run at the time of the charges. The police sought help from the public to locate Ramirez, offering a cash reward for information leading to his arrest.
Despite the charges, no arrests have been made in connection with the case as of the latest updates. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.
The case has drawn attention to the rising gun violence in Durham, prompting city officials to seek solutions to address the issue. The community has been deeply affected by Portillo's death, and his family continues to seek answers and justice.
