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Najay Peace

Case from Durham, NC dated Dec 05, 2017

Victim Details

Najay Peace

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2017-12-05

18

Najay

Peace

06/28/2026

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Najay Peace, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on December 5, 2017, in Durham, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the 300 block of South Woodcrest Street. Najay was found with gunshot wounds and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

The investigation into Najay Peace's death led to the arrest of two suspects. Ivy Gooch, a 20-year-old male, was arrested on December 15, 2017, and charged with murder i ...
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  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Family speaks out after Durham teen was fatally shot
  • Family speaks out after Durham teen was fatally shot - ABC11
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