Durham: Juvenile arrested in Sherron Road shooting that killed Daveon Thompson, 23

Durham police say a juvenile was arrested Friday and charged in connection with an Oct. 3 shooting on Sherron Road that killed 23-year-old Daveon Thompson.

Police have not released the juvenile's name, age or the specific charges. They have not given a motive. We are not naming the juvenile.

A charge is an accusation. Being arrested or charged does not mean a person is guilty. The juvenile is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

What police have said about Oct. 3

Around 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, officers responded to a shooting on Sherron Road near N.C. 98 — also called Wake Forest Highway — in east Durham, according to the Durham Police Department as reported by WRAL and the Herald-Sun.

Officers found a man behind a business with a gunshot wound, the Herald-Sun and CBS 17 reported, citing police. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.

Police later identified him as Daveon Thompson, 23, WRAL reported on Oct. 9, citing the department.

Investigators have not said which business he was found behind, what happened before the shooting or whether more than one person was involved.

The Friday arrest

On Friday, Oct. 9, a juvenile was arrested and charged in the case, WRAL reported, citing the Durham Police Department.

WRAL's account of that update does not list the charges, the juvenile's age or a name. The department said the investigation is ongoing.

We could not find that update on the city's police news page. The facts above are the department's account as published by WRAL, checked against the Oct. 4 reports from the Herald-Sun and CBS 17.

Timeline

• Saturday, Oct. 3, about 7:50 p.m.: Officers respond to the Sherron Road shooting and find a wounded man, who later dies at a hospital (Durham police, via the Herald-Sun, CBS 17 and WRAL).
• Friday, Oct. 9: A juvenile is arrested and charged. WRAL, citing police, identifies the man who died as Daveon Thompson, 23.

What happens next

The investigation remains open. Police have not said when the juvenile will be in court or whether anyone else will be charged.

Anyone with information can call Investigator D. Bussell at 919-560-4440, ext. 29254, or contact Durham CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200 or durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers says tips can stay anonymous.

We will update this story if police or the courts release more. This story is not an official or emergency notice. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.