Man arrested in deadly double shooting at Durham flats: police

DURHAM, NC (WNCN) — A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after a deadly shooting in Durham, officials said.

the shoot happened in an apartment complex on Avon Lake Drive in South Durham after 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

Police said 26-year-old Erick Ray Hudson barricaded himself inside the home for several hours before being arrested around 10:30 p.m

Hudson was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, causing serious injuries, police said in a press release.

Police stated that the shooting did not appear to be random and the victims and suspect knew each other.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Investigator Bongarten at (919) 560-4440, ext. 29529 or Crime Stoppers at (919) 683-1200.