On October 20, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., 32-year-old Darius "Salik" Jordan was shot on Raleigh Street in Oxford, North Carolina. He succumbed to his injuries the following day at Duke Medical Center.
In the aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement swiftly identified and apprehended suspects connected to the case. Eighteen-year-old Damerion Green was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for his alleged role in Jordan's death.
Additionally, 19-year-old Kyshaun Green was charged with assisting Damerion in fleeing the scene, indicating a coordinated effort between the two individuals.
Authorities are investigating potential connections between Jordan's death and another shooting that occurred later on October 20, 2023, in Oxford. In that incident, 44-year-old Malinda Anderson was fatally shot, and a 20-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries. Granville County Sheriff Robert Fountain Jr. suggested that the shootings might be retaliatory, though the exact nature of their connection remains under investigation.
Darius Jordan is remembered by his family and community. He is survived by his three daughters: Harmony Jordan of Warrenton, Ideyssey Jordan of Stovall, and Alaia Rodwell of Henderson. His parents, Darrin Jordan of South Carolina and Angela Harris of Warrenton, along with his siblings and grandmothers, mourn his untimely passing.
The investigation into Jordan's death is ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and explore possible links to other incidents in the area. Community members are urged to provide any information that might assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
