Crime

Murder suspect at large in Durham shooting that killed 2 teens, injured 4 others

Police are looking for a 21-year-old suspect accused in a Durham shooting that left two teenagers dead and four others injured in December.

Keon Rayquan Beal has been indicted on two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder, according to a Thursday news release.

Beal is not in custody, and Durham police have asked the public to come forward with any information on his whereabouts.

Keon Rayquan Beal, 21, has been indicted on charges of murder and attempted murder in a Durham shooting that occurred on Dec. 13, 2021
Keon Rayquan Beal, 21, has been indicted on charges of murder and attempted murder in a Durham shooting that occurred on Dec. 13, 2021 Durham Police Department

The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. Dec. 13 near the intersection of Mathison and Eugene streets, south of the Durham Freeway, The News & Observer previously reported.

Officers found a black Hyundai SUV crashed into a utility pole along with six shooting victims. Isaiah Carrington, 19, and Ariuna Cotton, 15, died in the shooting.

Four others, including a 13-year-old boy and three girls, ages 17, 13 and 12, were injured in the shooting.

Police previously said the shooting did not appear to be random.

The department said Thursday that the investigation remains ongoing and further charges are possible.

Police have asked anyone with information about the shooting or Beal’s whereabouts to contact investigators at 919-560-4440, ext. 29163 or CrimeStoppers at 919- 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.

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This story was originally published March 17, 2022 at 2:30 PM with the headline "Murder suspect at large in Durham shooting that killed 2 teens, injured 4 others."

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Julian Shen-Berro
The News & Observer
Julian Shen-Berro covers breaking news and public safety for The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun.
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