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One dead, one injured after shooting at Durham Cook Out overnight

One person is dead after a shooting near the Cook Out in Durham off Hillsborough Road, officials said.

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Deadly shooting at Durham Cook Out early Sunday morning
DURHAM, N.C. — Two people were shot near the Cook Out off of Hillsborough Road in Durham at around 3 a.m. on Sunday, according to officials.

A man, Otha Watson, 26, of Durham, died Sunday afternoon at an area hospital. A woman was also shot, but her injuries were not expected to be life-threatening.

Officials have not released details about a suspect or if anyone has been charged.

If someone has information about this crime, they are encouraged to reach out to the Durham Police Department at 919-560-4440, ext. 29322 or Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200.

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