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Marques Valntae Johnson, a 40-year-old man from Durham, North Carolina, was shot and killed on the morning of February 1, 2025. The incident occurred in a neighborhood on New Castle Road, where Durham Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 6:21 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found Johnson with fatal gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Johnson, originally from Warren County, was
well-known in his community. His passing was met with an outpouring of grief from family, friends, and colleagues. A Celebration of Life service was scheduled for March 1, 2025, at Warren County Middle School, where attendees were encouraged to wear maroon and gray in his honor.
Authorities have stated that the investigation into Johnson’s death is ongoing and that the incident appears to be isolated. However, no details regarding arrests or suspects have been released at this time. Police have urged anyone with information to contact Investigator J. Kellar or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.
