On the night of April 30, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Durham Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 400 block of West Club Boulevard in Durham, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered three adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims, identified as 51-year-old Thomas Lea Holloway Jr., was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other two individuals sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Following an extensive investigation, authorities arrested 38-year-old Roy Bright on September 18, 2024, in connection with the shooting. Bright was charged with one count of murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury. He is currently being held in the Durham County Jail without bond.
Born on February 18, 1973, Thomas Holloway Jr. was a lifelong resident of Durham, North Carolina. He is remembered by family and friends for his warm personality and dedication to his community. Funeral services were held on May 10, 2024, at Antioch Baptist Church, providing an opportunity for loved ones to honor his memory and celebrate his life.
The tragic death of Thomas Holloway Jr. has heightened concerns about gun violence in Durham, prompting calls for increased community engagement and preventive measures. As the legal proceedings against Roy Bright continue, authorities urge anyone with additional information related to the case to contact Investigator D. Johnson at 919-560-4440 ext. 29541 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, with assurances of caller anonymity.
