Leroshard DeCarlo Gooch, a 21-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on March 21, 2003, in Durham, North Carolina. Gooch was found in the parking lot of an apartment building on Taylor Street, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds and lacerations to his throat. The incident occurred around 8:13 p.m., and the police were promptly called to the scene.
Despite their efforts, Gooch succumbed to his injuries.
The Durham Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide, seeking information from the public to identify the suspect. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with a slender build. He was last seen wearing a toboggan-style hat, dark baggy jeans, and a waist-length black jacket. The suspect fled the scene in a 1990s model gold Volkswagen Jetta with no rims, which was noted to be clean and polished.
Despite the detailed description and the efforts of the Durham Police Department, no arrests have been made in connection with Gooch's murder. The case remains unsolved, and the police continue to seek any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspect. The community and law enforcement agencies remain hopeful that justice will eventually be served for Leroshard DeCarlo Gooch and his family.
