Darelle Marquis Harper, a 31-year-old man from Durham, NC, was tragically shot and killed on January 30, 2018, in the parking lot of the Triangle Village Shopping Center on N.C. Highway 54. Harper was sitting in his car when he was approached and shot in the neck by an unknown assailant. The incident was Durham's first homicide of 2018, and it was determined that the shooting did not appear to be random.
Following the shooting, Durham police arrested two individuals in connection with
Harper's death. Tyrone Stanback Jr., 25, of Durham, was charged with one count of murder, while Danon Elora Hirsch, 28, of Raleigh, was charged with felony accessory after the fact of murder. Both suspects were taken into custody without bond.
Harper's family and friends have expressed their grief and disbelief over his untimely death. Harper was remembered as a loving father to four children and a dedicated family man who was always there for his loved ones. His mother, Shirley Harper Chambers, described the pain of losing her son and the difficulty of finding closure. The community also honored Harper by adding his name to a quilt that commemorates victims of homicide in Durham.
The investigation into Harper's murder continues, with authorities seeking to uncover the motive behind the shooting and gather more evidence to ensure justice for Harper and his family. The case remains a poignant reminder of the impact of violence on families and communities.
