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16-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting in North Carolina

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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A young girl is dead after a shooting in Durham on Tuesday night. According to the Durham Police Department, officers responded to a call about a gunshot wound in the 700 block of North Duke Street just before 7 p.m.

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CBS 17 Raleigh
Young girl dies after 'accidental shooting' on North Duke Street, Durham police say (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)
Published Sep 22, 2026
CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A young girl is dead after a shooting in Durham on Tuesday night. According to the Durham Police Department, officers responded to a call about a gunshot wound in the 700 block of North Duke Street just before 7p.m.
FOX8 WGHP
16-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting in North Carolina (opens FOX8 WGHP)
Published Sep 23, 2026
FOX8 WGHP's feed description
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A young girl is dead after a shooting in Durham on Tuesday night. According to the Durham Police Department, officers responded to a call about a gunshot wound in the 700 block of North Duke Street just before 7 p.m.