Kartrina Wright, a 35-year-old African American woman from Durham, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on May 12, 2017. The incident occurred in her home on Golden Crest Drive, where she was critically injured in an attempted murder-suicide. The perpetrator, 32-year-old Torrey Price, was found dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. Wright was transported to Duke Medical Center, where she remained in critical condition until she passed away later that night.
The Durham Police Department responded to a shooting call at Wright's residence around 1:05 a.m. on the day of the incident. Upon arrival, they discovered Price deceased and Wright critically injured. The shooting was determined to be domestic in nature, and there was no threat to the public. Neighbors reported that multiple people lived in the house, including children and an elderly woman. Fortunately, no children were injured in the shooting.
The case was treated as a domestic-related attempted murder-suicide. Wright and Price were in a relationship and had a child together, although they were not married. The tragic event left the community in shock, as neighbors described the neighborhood as typically quiet and peaceful. The incident deeply affected those who knew Wright and her family, with many expressing their condolences and support for the grieving family members.
In the aftermath of the incident, the family set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs. The community rallied around Wright's family, offering prayers and support for the three generations affected by the tragedy. The investigation concluded that the shooting was a result of domestic violence, and no further arrests or suspects were involved in the case. The loss of Kartrina Wright left a lasting impact on her loved ones and the Durham community.
