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Dwight Grayer

Case from Durham, NC dated Jan 04, 2015

Victim Details

Dwight Grayer

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Durham

NC

2015-01-04

20

Dwight

Grayer

No

07/11/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On January 4, 2015, 20-year-old Dwight "DJ" Grayer was shot while sitting in his car at a traffic light at the intersection of North Duke Street and Horton Road in Durham, North Carolina. A gray car pulled up beside his vehicle, and someone inside opened fire. Grayer sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds months later in September, leading police to reclassify the case as a homicide. Despite investigations, the case remains unsolved.

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  • Victim of January shooting in Durham dies; police seek clues
  • Reward, questions remain a year after man's death - WRAL.com
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    I recently came across the case of Dwight "DJ" Grayer, and it really struck a chord with me. His sto... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find it absolutely chilling how brazen this act was? I mean, Dwight "DJ" Grayer was... ...Read More
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