A Black/African American man, Tavarus Joyner, 47, was fatally shot in Durham, North Carolina, on the night of February 11, 2026. The incident took place on East Umstead Street, where Joyner was discovered on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and Joyner was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Durham Police Department is actively investigating the case as a homicide.
At this time, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and police have not publicly identified any suspects. Investigators are appealing to the community for any information that may lead to an arrest. The motive for the shooting remains unclear.
A funeral service for Tavarus Joyner has been scheduled, and his obituary has been published online. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
