On December 13, 2016, 22-year-old Timothy Fuller was shot and killed in Durham, North Carolina. His death was part of a series of homicides that year, marking a troubling period for the city. The shooting occurred in the midst of what was Durham’s deadliest year for homicides, with Fuller’s murder being one of many still unsolved. Despite efforts from local law enforcement to find the person responsible, Fuller's case remains open, and the Durham Police Department continues to appeal to the
public for information that could help solve the case.
Fuller’s death left his family and friends devastated, and his murder became part of the city's larger effort to address rising gun violence. Community members and officials alike have called for witnesses or those with information to step forward and help bring justice for Fuller and other victims of unsolved homicides.