Man dies after shooting in Durham convenience store
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- Durham police responded to a shooting at a mini mart at 1601 Morehead Ave.
- The victim was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead.
- Police seek tips; call the investigator or CrimeStoppers reward program.
A man died after being shot in a Durham convenience store Saturday evening, according to police.
Durham police responded to a report of a shooting at a mini mart at 1601 Morehead Ave. at 9:30 p.m. John Henry Singleton, 53, of Durham was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
Singleton worked at the store, police told The News & Observer on Tuesday. The investigation remained ongoing as of Tuesday afternoon.
Police asked anyone with information about the shooting to call Investigator J. Sokal at 919-560-4440 ext. 29238. Information can also be submitted online to CrimeStoppers at durhamcrimestoppers.org, or call 919-683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and callers never have to identify themselves.
This story was originally published November 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM with the headline "Man dies after shooting in Durham convenience store."
