DURHAM, N.C. -- Durham Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near the intersection of N. Alston Avenue and E. Main Street shortly after midnight Saturday.

  • Shooting victim found in Durham.
  • Police responded to car crash and found driver shot in back.
  • Injuries are serious and potentially life-threatening. 

Officers were responding to a traffic crash involving two vehicles when they discovered that the driver of one of the vehicles was suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. 

The victim, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries.

An occupant of the other vehicle also sustained minor injuries. 

Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.