On February 5, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Durham Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Fay Street and Juniper Street in Durham, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they found 38-year-old Gregory Randolph Newsome suffering from a gunshot wound. Newsome was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Following an investigation, authorities identified 48-year-old Nicole Shaneece Greene as a suspect in Newsome's death.
On April 12, 2023, the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Greene in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Greene was subsequently held without bond in the Durham County Jail.
The relationship between Newsome and Greene has not been publicly disclosed, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Authorities have stated that the incident was not random. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator J. Kellar at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29306 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.
Born on February 8, 1984, Gregory Randolph Newsome was a resident of Durham, North Carolina. He is remembered by family and friends for his warm personality and the impact he had on those around him. A private service was held to honor his memory.
The tragic death of Gregory Newsome has left the Durham community in mourning, as family and friends seek justice and closure. As legal proceedings against Greene continue, authorities remain committed to uncovering the full details of the case.
