On November 22, 2016, Frank Clark, a 34-year-old man, was fatally shot by Durham police officers in the McDougald Terrace neighborhood. According to police reports, Clark was approached by officers due to suspected criminal activity. During the encounter, officers claimed they heard a gunshot and stated that Clark made a sudden movement toward his waistband, leading to the shooting. A gun was reportedly found near Clark, though it did not belong to the police.
The incident sparked controversy, with no available dash or body camera footage of the shooting.
