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Benjamin Francois Morris

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 20, 2023, at approximately 3:27 p.m., Durham police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of Raynor Street, near the Wellons Village shopping center. Upon arrival, officers found 43-year-old Benjamin Francois Morris of Raleigh suffering from gunshot wounds near a bus stop. Emergency Medical Services transported Morris to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • CBS17.com: Victim identified as Raleigh man in deadly drive-by shooting in Durham
  • WRAL.com: Man killed in drive-by shooting near Durham bus stop
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    Victim Details

    Benjamin Francois Morris

    Male

    Black / African American

    Durham

    NC

    2023-07-21

    43

    Benjamin

    Francois Morris

    11/17/2025

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