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Shots Fired Near Campus; No Injuries Reported

Friday, February 8, 2008

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Shots were fired at a car near Duke University’s campus early Friday, but no injuries were reported, Durham Police reported.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Duke University Road near Anderson Street.

According to Durham Police spokesperson Kammie Michael, a fight at a club on Hillsborough Road preceded the shooting. The victims said they were driving on Duke University Road when a silver, two-door coupe suddenly sped up alongside them. Shots were fired from the coupe, but the three people inside the car were not struck, Michael said.

The case is under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Durham CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases. Callers may remain anonymous.