Gregory Shaw Jr., a 22-year-old African American male from Durham, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on March 7, 2019. Shaw was found shot to death in a parking lot on Fayetteville Street in Durham. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., and Shaw was pronounced dead at the scene. According to reports, Shaw was shot during an argument. The shooting was the second homicide in Durham within a 24-hour period.
Roland Richardson Jr., a 34-year-old male from Durham, surrendered to
the police on the night of the incident and was subsequently charged with murder in connection with Shaw's death. Richardson was held without bond in the Durham County jail. Witnesses reported hearing 15 to 17 shots during the altercation, and one witness, who was operating a barbecue stand nearby, described taking cover with his daughter as bullets flew through the area.
Shaw's death marked a significant moment in the community, as it highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in Durham. The investigation into the shooting revealed that Shaw had ridden his dirt bike to Fayetteville Street to get lunch at the BBQ stand when the confrontation occurred. Family members and friends mourned the loss of Shaw, remembering him as a beloved son, brother, and friend.
The legal proceedings following Shaw's death saw Richardson charged with murder and placed in the Durham County jail without bond. The case drew attention to the broader issue of violence in the community and the need for continued efforts to address and prevent such tragedies. Shaw's family and the community at large continue to seek justice and healing in the wake of this devastating loss.
