Durham Under Fire - An inside look on the crime happening in Durham, North Carolina

While big tech companies are flocking to Durham and home prices are soaring in the Bull City, gun violence continues to be a problem. In 2021, Durham recorded its deadliest year yet.
Gun violence in the city is at an all-time high, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
The latest WRAL Documentary, "Durham Under Fire," investigates how local officials are tackling the issue of gun violence in their city.
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[@charljack]

It's the people who have to be accountable. Stop blaming the government or anyone else. When is it ever going to be the gang banger's fault? I grew up in humble beginnings and I haven't had the urge to shoot anyone. Raise your kids right and hold bad neighbors accountable. It's the ONLY solution.

[@marcellascurlockjones2110]

You hit the nail on the head. When are we going to TRY to make parents accountable and STOP looking to be BFF'S but a PARENT. If you see something, say something! My opinion ONLY 🔥

[@angelg8445]

so ur solution would be to do what? "tELl pAReNTs tO dO BeTTR!!"? lol what a joke, this is a systemic issue. Poverty, lack of jobs, lack of education, and hundreds of years of chattel slavery, exploitation under capitalism, and mass incarceration(modern slavery), that victimizes these families under a super structure of an unjust society. These ppls material conditions are so bad that they have no way out, and all they are left to do is celebrate money/power/misogyny/toxic masculinity/patriarchy. We victimize ppl JUST BEC THEY ARE POOR and/or BLACK. Also we have no enforcement or laws that prevent powerful guns from seeping into these kids hands. Think harder and scientifically ab these sociological societal problems before you blame the victims of the system.

[@charljack]

@@angelg8445 It's called personal accountability. Poverty is not an excuse for this. Our ancestors were in slavery and had more dignity and overcame much worse circumstances.

[@angelg8445]

@@charljack Just bec many black ppl and ppl of color have escaped these oppressive systems doesn't mean everyone can do so. Its a numbers and odds game, most ppl end up living or dying roughly in the same class and financial bracket they were born in. If we expect our kids to make it out of poverty and place like THE MAC we better start by supporting their development and not killin em.

[@Mercy2Mee]

Totally agreed!

[@BryantBaudelaire]

You do anything in wake county, you get caught. Tougher penalties in wake county. That DA needs to go period.

[@marcellascurlockjones2110]

Oh Yeah. Let the door hit you. She has a I DON"T GIVE A DAMN ATTITUDE> My opi nion Only

[@83quez]

My word

[@onescentaway]

Yea wake county don't play. I'm tired of these liberal cities😡

[@Ocinneade345]

@@onescentaway Raleigh is a liberal city

[@onescentaway]

@@Ocinneade345 I know but Raleigh is also the Capital.

[@dollarznc]

Durhams like raise rent, raise healthcare costs, raise food costs, and lower pay as much as possible. I dont get why people break laws, and sell drugs for money. Crazy...

[@pamelawilkins1767]

Amen to you Ms Ashley Cannady …. Your Awesome! I’ve been a Durhamite all my life. You’re a blessing to not only your community but to these kids that need inspiration!!! God Bless You !!!

[@jaymca730]

Prisons were supposed to be a place of reform, but there is no reform. Ppl get out and they have no job, no money, no place to really go, no one to be accountable. Yet in the US we would rather pay to lock people away than legitimately reform them. Some of them deserve it but to say just lock everyone away is ridiculous. Money needs to be invested in true reformation.

[@johndelia9408]

Prisons are also meant to punish as well as protect the rest of society. Not just reform.

[@grafxgrl8030]

Her conviction rate shows clearly why Wake County is a safer city. And she’s saying it’s ok because everyone else is doing it. My parents would have had a long sit down with me if I’d used that excuse. That’s embarrassing for a professional to say that.

[@robertstansell3585]

Conviction rate is such a poor metric to go by. When is she saying "It's ok because everyone else is doing it" ? She's 100% correct to say that violent crime in this country is on the rise. What is wrong to say that Durham is not unique in this case?

[@grafxgrl8030]

@@robertstansell3585 ~19:45 she doesn’t know what the conviction rate numbers mean? That’s purely evading responding to her poor results. Effort doesn’t count - results do. Bottom line. She’s letting them out of jail out of pity instead of requiring them to pay for their bad choices. Consequences should be the result of crime, not being let go to do it again. When there is no sincere repentance, there is no change of heart and change of behavior. 21:30 “I don’t think there’s any indication we haven’t done a good job” avoids giving clear examples of any success - not even one example. And to explain the massive increase in crime in Durham under her leadership would be impossible, again, because results count - effort does not. 21:47 she says Durham is not exceptionally violent as compared to the nation. That’s apples and oranges. Durham is exceptionally violent now as compared to when she came into leadership. Those of us who live here aren’t dealing with comparable crime rates in NY or Chicago. We are dealing with people dying now because of crime in this city as opposed to people dying from crime here a year ago. She is failing and refuses to admit it or quit and out someone competent in the role.

[@RogerDuly]

Since when is Wake County a city?

[@robertveronelli7208]

Reality, nothing is going to change because the people in charge aren't changing themselves. They have this mentality where they simply don't want to put Black people in jail. They really think that they can change their mentality instead. It's not going to work. Gang mentality doesn't change. If there's no work in the area and they could take to the streets to make money they're going to do just that. But the reality of it is is that being in a gang to them is great, so why wouldn't they want to do that the only way to stop crime is to put people in jail. if you break the law, you have to pay the consequences.

[@geewiner1520]

The number are not right, they have been padded for Wake county, check for yourself. Also wake county is mostly white and they get more money than Durham county. A lot of black kids have PTSD but no one address’s that where is the money for that? And then you wonder why black kids don’t do well in school.

[@Mercy2Mee]

Here after a shooting claimed a life 1 mile from my dad’s. Grew up in this city… makes me so upset what it’s has come to now. There is just no other way, prosecute harder.

[@shadowdagoat999]

It's up to the people the city of Durham

[@TheBlackRickGrimes]

I don’t understand how anyone will leave their child around a known wanted man? I protect my own son against his relative if he’s remotely known to a gang set!

[@SpartacusMaximusEsq]

This is so well done. Thanks for all involved who made this

[@kjellmclaren]

First off take this black women off this leadership roll and actually put some strong black men from the community on her position.

[@erinevans2387]

Don’t trust the city or the sheriff

[@angelanelson2275]

Love 💘 & Prayers to everyone helping & my Sympathy for Famlies who have lost babies.

[@BryantBaudelaire]

Durham is rough but I come from a rougher city (Cleveland, Ohio) and we have the exact same problems just on a bigger scale. We have to create opportunities for EVERYBODY to be successful.

[@deviant6string]

Hear hear. Let's vote out these democrats running Durham so things can change

[@Clockoutmedia]

Cleveland not on the murder rate list

[@BryantBaudelaire]

@@Clockoutmedia Cleveland is number 7 on the murder rate list.

[@cherrymisha4797]

This is about Durham

[@blackwolf8061]

This is about bull city bru fall back

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

Now this is great reporting

[@wraldocs]

For latest on Durham and follow ups to this doc check out and subscribe to WRAL: kzbin.info

[@Ocinneade345]

I can’t wait for more political bent

[@nathylsnipesakayipes7252]

Salute from your Winston-Salem, NC family 💯 #Yipes

[@kimberlybroadie]

this broke my heart

[@annaanna3150]

GOTTA LOVE THE ATTITUDE OF THE ONES IN CHARGE

[@josephham]

Exactly just terrible people

[@slim7921]

I hate when people think that changing gun laws will stop gun violence they already have illegal guns so the laws will only affect the people that are legal firearm owners

[@josephham]

Typical of people who put up black lives matter signs who believe in everything opposite of the truth when I pick most of these people up rather that be lyft or uber they have some of the nastiest attitudes of entitlement and classism

[@jeffworsham1984]

Excellent video. Both the mayor and the DA seemed to be really caring and well educated! Lol

[@timsolomon8352]

Keep thinking that. They are destroying the innocent lives of Durham.

[@TuncUcyildiz]

@@timsolomon8352 he is just doing irony . “Really caring and well educated” LOL (means laughing out loudly). Any average IQ person can understand from this interview / documentary and from the actions of this mayor and DA that these two are…(just fill in the blanks) - at the very least deadly to the people of Durham. Police catches violent criminals and DA releases so they can go back to streets for more crime. Dead bodies are piling up and DA says she doesn’t believe in conviction while the Mayor is visiting gang leaders. What the hell is going on here ? Wake up Durham ! Elect people that are brave who are not corrupt and can stand up for your safety !

[@the18handsteam70]

That activist... a right fool. Same for the DA.

[@angelg8445]

just say that ur a bigot w/o saying it. 🙃😉

[@ife9448]

Blessings,,,,so glad I came across this video...planning to relocate internationally to Durham NC...in spring....wow......hhhhmmm🙏🏿🙏🏿😬🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@mostknownunknown907]

stay away from the area just south of Downtown (Alston Ave and Fayetteville St), the area just east of Downtown (Holloway St and Angier Ave), and stay away from Braggtown (north of the city off Roxboro Rd). Those are the most dangerous parts. There are other pockets across the city where it gets thick; parts of Guess Rd., Cheek Rd off Hgwy 70, and Junction Rd, to name a few. The rest of Durham is a pretty nice place. But keep your eyes open because it can go down anywhere, just the reality

[@josephham]

Right stay away you might get shot it's really dangerous please don't come here

[@nathanielortiz7126]

Was at southpoint when that happened.

[@chrismartin5166]

Great video. I have had many many difficulties dealing with the DA's office. SD is incompetent at best...and deceptive and avoids responsibility.

[@xamo8667]

10 people shot in 3 days is outrageous

[@anastasiamarr8079]

This is Crazy I live in Durham I am moving out .

[@YFOSLIMEBAE]

My city mane🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ mess is sad!

[@trendingshorts2517]

You did a great job on this documentary I think ima apply to be a durham officer

[@josephham]

😅 like that's going to work you cannot do shit if most of the Department is corrupt

[@kittoko9]

The mentality has to change

[@alwaysstrapped814]

2 of my best friends came from Durham to VA about 20 years ago. They would always tell me how bad it was getting but I never really believed them. Well I went down there with them this past Christmas an they weren't lieing.

[@josephham]

How?

[@josephham]

What part of durham did you go to because in some parts of Durham crime is allowed by the enforcement themselves

[@ejohnson6995]

Families bring our children back to church so you will have a better future. It start with the families bringing our infant children growing up in with understanding and compassion, love for each other, all start with God! May blessings to all.

[@erinevans2387]

No such thing as god

[@stopwiththelies7296]

Evangelical Christians support and are almost entirely responsible for the rise of Trump, MAGA, great replacement theory, massive increases in racist behavior, renewed calls for segregation, this activist Supreme Court, America’s shift toward fascism, empowering political authoritarians, the freedom caucus, Q-Anon, and on and on. So yeah...I don’t think church is the answer. Sorry,

[@blackwolf8061]

Church right an make sure they bring money in hand

[@williamchillward]

Man i remember the first day south point open

[@nonon3797]

so we’re basically stuck with the current DA? damn

[@Ocinneade345]

A “stricter” one ain’t gonna change shit

[@debkb7]

@@Ocinneade345 it’s not about a stricter one it’s about one who will prosecute and not offer these sweet plea deals.

[@SemperCogitas]

Those who want to talk about gun control, please get a CCW. Learn what it takes to legally own a weapon, what laws we have, and where we can improve things. Then talk to a sociologist and social worker about what they see as the problem and how they propose to solve it. Then ask what the police need to help solve this one problem.

[@wraldocs]

You should check out our guy Dan Haggerty, he went into this a little bit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl7HapKGf52Sg8k

[@itypsyx8397]

Wth? This scared me I just moved to durham bro

[@sddgw5860]

You should have did your research first I'm from here and I hate the fuck outta durham

[@skproductions9587]

It’s only in some parts you should be ok 👍

[@ANGRYFAN007]

PLZ DON'T SAY U IN THE EAST

[@josephham]

It's nothing mind your business and respect people in the area

[@KevinSoupy]

Stop blaming everyone else. Who put the guns in their hands? Who do they immolate? The rappers and idiots that glorify shooting people. Everyone has a choice.

[@tWoFrEsHmClOvIn]

I used to live in Baltimore city now I'm in red springs NC it's a lot better than Baltimore but still pretty bad it's not going to get better before it gets worse

[@kimberlybroadie]

its the new generation of parents i blame the parents

[@carolinaandrews3737]

I'm from Durham, but moved away 25yrs ago at the age of 30. What bothers me the most is although it's gotten much worse, the truth is that gun violence has always been an issue in Durham. In 1971 my own father was shot to death at 8pm in an attempted robbery. I was 3yrs old and my dad was 25yrs old at the time. The man who committed the crime, having no previuos record on the books, did only 7yrs for my dads murder. Now, school shootings, in the 1980's. A beautiful young lady was gunned down after school in her schools parking lot by a fellow student for the apparent crime of refusing to date him. Many of y'all locals will know of whom I speak. God rest her soul. Atleast he's still locked away & if there's any justice at all, he will remain so. Then there was an accidental shooting between 2 best friends that I went to jr high with. They had found one of their dads guns and were handling it after school one day in the home and it accidentally went off. The result was one dead 15yr old boy and his friend who'd been holding it who physically lived, life was ruined as he never got over it. As for mall shootings in Durham, when I was 21yrs old I was working in a retail shop inside of Northgate mall when a 14 or 15yr old boy was shot by some other kids at the food court one afternoon. He and his best friend hung out at the mall together everyday after school until their parents could pick them up after work around dinner time. They were known by many of us who worked at the mall at that time. They were never trouble makers and were always kind and respectful. They said they were confronted by a group of teens who verbally communicated a disgusts for their close friendship due to differences in the two friends races, so they called the boy of their race a race traitor and then turned to his best friend and shot him. Luckily they had already turned and began running away by the time the shooting began and the one bullet that hit this young man went right through his shoulder so he was physically okay in the end, but I can't imagine what trauma he may have suffered afterward. Just goes to show you that there are unfortunately evil people in this world who don't want us to get along and continue to this day to attempt to drive a wedge between different groups of people. Although, I'll never understand why. That's 4 incidents, but also my grandfather was killed by another man with a gun and not only did I have to contend with all of this community violence growing up there in the 70's & 80's when I finally moved away to the other side of the country, a year afer I'd moved, I got a call that someone had shot and killed my brothers wife. I'll never be able to think of the bull city without relating it back to rampant gun violence. Same shit, different day only as populations increase there becomes more and more of it. What's the answer? Damned if I know. When so many people seem to have lost they're minds what can be done. It's not like they've any feelings about the harm they do. When you've no conscience, you're not bothered by it and it's extremely doubtful that these types of personalities can ever be reasoned with. A sad state of affairs indeed.

[@garydavidson6917]

thank you sun people!!!

[@KevinSoupy]

This DA is a “Dinglebarry D Bag”

[@MrJordanT]

The DA need to go.

[@pamelawilkins1767]

I’ve lived in Durham all my life born n bread. I see Durham changing since I was 6 yrs old . Realized it was really changing when I was 12. I have never seen it as bad as it is now! I’m really deciding to move away!

[@fewkeyfewkey5414]

U got a point it really changed for the worse

[@slim7921]

Man i been praying for my city shit been crazy after my gang banging era 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jusmitvirk5277]

$?

[@radarlovedr]

A judges insight on street crime is like a CEO of a grocery chain insight on a stockers day to day work experience. In other words superficial at best.

[@slowjamsgibbs5309]

I hate seeing our children getting killed by gangs and it's not just gangs it's people killing people Durham is a nice place to live and take notice y'all moving people from were they was raised and building new house for other people. And putting all these gangs in the same neighborhood and also we all need to pray 🙏 and come together and mother's father's talk to your kids grandchildren because DPD can't do this shit by there self.

[@josephham]

Crime is everywhere don't be stupid

[@edwardcox7245]

I met a x durham police department officer that does armed security here on Panola Road in Lithonia Georgia and he says he makes more money doing armed guard at a gas station at quick trip then Durham Police Department officer being from durham myself i was like damn

[@checheboone]

Our Mayor is on to something! We should let that woman do her work. The problem is that people are scared to be wrong; they think that their systematic way of aggression is the way to produce results. That seems to push people to rebellion yet, people and most men think that who ever is most aggressive wins. Its silly, our Mayor is choosing love as the approach, as a mother of our community should, to produce results. EVERYONE in our community respects the Woman head in their family and she has taken this concept and will use it to help leverage our community. I think this will work in the future. Side note: Lets get that DA outta here; extremely vague in response and no results.

[@josephham]

Most men huh I tend to see women and men alike doing the same thing don't focus on one gender

[@quetate206]

Come on bullcity get it together 😢😢

[@georgeblanks5616]

What they learn at home is practiced in the streets they roam I made that up

[@Clockoutmedia]

It’s the children and the kids doing this then their is the 23 24 25 year olds who are letting them do it because they kids in the head they grow up just like the rest of them lost bored and broke

[@pamelawilkins1767]

Keep them in prison put them on a chain gang to work get it together is what our government officials need to do all over the US

[@marcellascurlockjones2110]

OK. So exactly what did we come up with to stop or curb the violence? Just ask our previous sheriff, Mike Andrews. Lock them up and charge with FEDERAL crime and take to GREENSBORO. My opinion ONLY! OR we can not RE Elect DEBERRY

[@LyricEtihw]

That sheriff spent over 20yrs w his racist view & lost the election because he voiced those views openly on Facebook. Our current sheriff is active in the community & is focused on finding solutions & helping everyone yet you think going backwards is a good idea? Lol wow just wow!

[@tamikalee4441]

I definitely Agree!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tamikalee4441]

Keep thinking that🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@_SlumpGodd_]

BLAME 👏 THE 👏 CULTURE 👏 No other music genre has these problems. 💯

[@FuckEverything_]

No other race. Try again

[@msmayes.2342]

im so tired o f pp talking about opportunities, most of the shooters are grown and making these decisions. man fire the police chief. fire the mayor, its getting old. im scared to let my kid walk the dog. i should be able to own property anywhere n feel safe. Deberry is a joke. how u murder ppl and get 10 years. n the city police omg how u investigating a crime n ppl drive by shooting and u shoot back and they get away. r we serious its sad i wanna cry. all these kids thrown away, u know how much rounds cost. they will buy rounds but dont have to pay full rent no where. ..let these section eight females also, u house the criminals u lose your vouchers. make everyone accountable

[@Clockoutmedia]

Ya but no opportunities so they really grown baby’s you would never understand.

[@Clockoutmedia]

They know right from wrong even as a kid but it’s considered right from where a lot of these kids grow up so they don’t ever understand.

[@msmayes.2342]

@@Clockoutmedia but yet they can find legit gf with real job n put things n her name. Sounds like they know what they doing

[@carolinabull]

I didn't want to comment on this but for Durham the upcoming kids and families and the communities I made like three posts but these probably be the greatest words I ever spoke! So if you want to fix Durham you got to fix Philly you got to fix New York you got to fix your Chicago you got to fix Compton!! Let's start with putting God first. Now it starts in the household let's tackle the household. Now let's tackle the communities now let's get into politics government mayor and even the president of the United States. We are broken people and that starts from slavery Jim Crow being in America and it never been addressed and fixed.! Black folks are the face of greatness and the greatest source of entertainment and everything you want to be a part of your fun just being around us. But we are looked at as the lowest of the lowest on the totem pole in any position in a shape form or fashion we are kicked around beaten and fuk over. When we exceed in any shape form or fashion in every aspect of life is great there's no denying it is already been proven every kid around the world is on Tic Toc Instagram KZbin Facebook social media platforms where they come from the south upnorth out west or the east their mimicking our culture.! But it's going to take the whole America to fix us every race culture and Creed because we're look at as the lowest of the low on the totem pole. In Durham in the household we teach them violences . And this goes back from the seventies and the 80s. The kids now got a documentary welcome to Durham that they can watch and and no I don't mess with those guys on that side of town my brother don't mess with him my cousin don't mess with them my uncle don't mess with him my aunt my Grandmama. Nowadays the path is already set for you what side of town you belong to there's no programs for parks and recreations good programs . now do the kids won't to play sports do the kids want to learn science? Are the kids up for a debate literature? No the kids want to be on tiktok the kids want to be on Instagram social media Etc in grown folks face. Nowadays you got kids raising kids is a lot that has to be fixed I could keep going on and on and on you can't fix this problem in an hour or even a decade but you can get a good structure to start the formulate to go ahead and star jabbing at the problem. Remember there have been no Daddy's in the household since the late 70s not saying all households, but a lot of low income folks no solid daddies! So it's a lot, so quick fix make drastic laws more programs for the communities Diversified gentrify get rid of all the projects and come up with lucrative programs for the up and coming kids and block social media thank you yours truly one and only Carolina bull

[@carolinabull]

No more daddies kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHnVladmhdaKn8k

[@hummingbirdredhand6729]

It's the culture ,change the culture, change the future of the family dynamics; the community and mind set . Too many single Mom's having babies from different men , not focusing on their children and creating good habits for them to follow. You can't lead ,where you will not follow. Stop glorifying the thug life , rap gangster idolatry, it's all about that short money 💵 and short life . IT ALL STARTS IN THE HOME !!!

[@josephham]

Truth Amen the main point here is parents trying to be cool around their kids wanting their children to be their friends and minding other peoples kids before their own. The main issue is parents taking no accountability or even trying to straighten out their children instead they laugh at them being disrespectful old men and women chasing after younger partners young enough to be their kids. Standards in the black community are collapsing and it's all due to our people not respecting themselves nor liking their own families we disrespectful each other way to much there has been no love in the black community only judgement. We laugh each other put each other down and we go to every other race to get jobs done or to work. We as a people in Durham have got to see ourselves as greater as royalty. Unfortunately it starts with us in our 50s 40s and 30s to fix this mess because the elders refuse to change their slave mentality.

[@ANGRYFAN007]

BULL CITY!!!!!

[@radarlovedr]

Corporal Clark gives the answer to this problem right here 6:28 proper parenting

[@sheezy3962]

Bull City, USA

[@AbbyLauren]

This vibrant community deserves the right, for lack of a better term to feel safe. A 24% murder conviction rate is appallingly low. It may be swept under the rug until someone YOU love is a victim to this senseless violence. To any Durham police officer that may read this- I appreciate your selflessness and dedication to this community. I cannot imagine how it feels to properly fulfill your oath and duty just to rearrest these recidivist felons time and time again. This district attorney’s ideology is shameful and I’m sure more than 20% of the Durham population is aware of this by now. “I don’t know what those numbers mean” speaks volumes..

[@josephham]

Everywhere there is this problem this shit is actually funny where there is evil there is violence

[@michaelbrooks9852]

If you think the only people shooting are kids/adults from poor neighborhoods and projects. Then Durham has a bigger problem than we think, and these are not the right people to solve the problem.

[@loercayt6146]

People blaming everything else but them

[@ZorroinArkham]

The felony conviction rate means nothing. In North Carolina pointing a gun is a misdemeanor.

[@dannyhicks5505]

Problem is the revolving door of the justice system that has the community in fear of speaking up. Most if not all those unsolved cases downtown would be closed if ppl felt the security front system against these thugs. Example jo-jo shot up my house car cause Reno was standing there, what happens next is I beg u to figure it out but refuse to get involved (easy?). Should be since u already know trouble makers of hood, but should I say who/why I got to pay to fix/replace mine then I'm marked police to be next target. Big "real" dogs back in the day would fix my stuff to shut me up but these pups feel they own the turf including your land. Locked up today out tomorrow and you never know where next bullet going after being marked. With the gentrification of these ghettos in Durham, I feel remedy to this would be hate to say but.. (been waiting on it) one of these flying bullets that always seem to hit those innocent of black and brown ppl, hits one of those $ makers Durham holds dear, Or deems worthy a darn to actually investigate. If you can't recognize a community in fear the Bull City is blind.

[@dannyhicks5505]

Gov put a ban on menthol, vapes, can mark money but if you can't ban guns you can ban bullets OR figure a way from there

[@Ocinneade345]

If it hits one of those money makers it’s just going to be an unjust crackdown on innocent folks.

[@ChaosBeforeOrder]

That last sentence hits

[@kenpomeroy228]

The scared in Durham them boas turning up

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Yeah it's the police fault...

[@jaquanharris5788]

I wishhh I could speak

[@Jaysqeek]

Gwap !!!!😎😆

[@williamchillward]

The cat was a gang

[@ZorroinArkham]

Also where are the other 80% of the shootings not mentioned happening at? This seems to be targeting a single community in order to ignore a wider problem with Republican law makers and police support for gun culture.

[@charlesgale4257]

13:01 but judges and deans dont kill people.

[@trinityf]

There’s not enough opportunities for OUR communities to thrive. As long as this is the case, scarcity is being promoted. As long as there’s scarcity, there will be violence because people are fighting over the lack of resources in our communities. There’s no reason why there are so many people that are UNDER-employed, not unemployed, underemployed. There’s no reason why I know so many black business owners that aren’t being funded, that are being turned down for grants and certifications. I like many others started a business because I HAD TO, I have been looking for work for the last three years and I have a degree, as well as management experience.Meanwhile, people from other states are being offered higher salaries and moving into high rises next to the hood. Be prepared for more violence because it will get worse until the root of the problem is fixed. The facts are that these gangs provide stability and resources. I hate that innocent children are suffering the consequences. My heart goes out to these parents and guardians. RIH Z’yon ✨💫✨

[@trinityf]

@Durham Reality I said my peace…and yes I meant “peace” ✌🏾☺️

[@kjellmclaren]

It’s weird that this news station clearly have a agenda

[@jeffmitchell7743]

I live in Durham and as long as we have Liberal DA Refusing to prosecutor nothing will change.

[@debkb7]

Yes it’s sad violent crimes are sent to Greensboro federal court to be prosecuted.

[@debkb7]

Not all crimes are on the federal level though. Zion would still be alive had Lil Tony not slipped through the system getting bond after bond.

[@tamikalee4441]

Thank You 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Muddybagclean]

Jesus Loves You

[@jusmitvirk5277]

x.

[@jusmitvirk5277]

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[@Sam-ec7zc]

Where does the guns come from ? Those poor people not bringing ar's,and other sophisticated weapons to the communities. Deal with the roots, and not the surface.

[@aupconstruction9956]

The interviewer is very hostile and very biased.

[@pamelawilkins1767]

The DA probably scared they meaning the gangs will come after him if he’s too hard on their punishment!??

[@josephham]

It's not that dangerous people they over exaggerated

[@tamikalee4441]

Keep thinking that 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Dianafayyumi]

Those with the guns, it all starts at home. It’s not the goverments fault. How kids are being raised is what it comes down to, what people they surround themselves with, having loving rolemodels. Kids mimic the adults behaviour and that’s who they learn from. That’s what all studies shows! Look at serial killers for an example, most of them grew up with abusive parents with lack of love and support. They are not taught how to love or being empathic. It’s easier to blame others. It’s actually the parents responsibility to raise the kids right from the dtart so they can grow up to be a good person. It’s not the goverment that put the guns in their hands. Be responsible!

[@billgrant4857]

😠 DEFUND THE POLICE... DEFUND THE POLICE!!!!!!!!.........😟 Where are the police?

[@fewkeyfewkey5414]

I mean u wanted to defund em. But if they allow us to be armed why not use it 😅

[@jusmitvirk5277]

mydk

[@dianefoster820]

You need to come back to god do the laws and comments keep the Sabbath day which is saturday, and ask god to help you cry out and tell the lord you have sin but repent,and do the right t

[@kittoko9]

I love rap but that one of the problem and people who support gang members

[@Nardz024]

People wonder why I carry a gun.. when this is where I grew up 💯

[@Lifeless11111]

Murica And muh black Peeepulh!!! MURICA YEEEEAH

[@angelg8445]

nice one....ur a human toilet

[@kenpomeroy228]

Free lil Tony

[@truthbeliever4865]

Yeah right...Keep that animal in the cage where he belongs

[@rockylee6247]

Black police chief black DA. Go figure out the problem think I already see the problem

[@rockylee6247]

Durham looks like it’s dark from top down this problem will only get worse

[@tamikalee4441]

I definitely Agree!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jusmitvirk5277]

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