DURHAM MOM CHARGED FOR DEFENDING SON IN SHOOTING
The city is in shock after a Durham mom was charged in connection with a neighborhood shootout that tragically left her 17-year-old son dead.
According to Durham Police, the incident happened Wednesday night, July 23, just before 8 p.m., on the 1000 block of Sherwood Drive. When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A second victim, identified as 17-year-old Dominic Chappell, was driven to the hospital by private vehicle but later died from his injuries. Police confirmed that several apartments and cars in the area were struck by gunfire during the shootout.
Mom Charged While Defending Her Son
Warrants obtained by The North Carolina Beat reveal that on Thursday, July 24, Dominic’s mother, Dominica Latrice Chappell, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Authorities allege she assaulted Octavius Amos with a firearm.
Sources told The North Carolina Beat that Dominica was protecting her son after a shootout erupted in the neighborhood. The source said she saw gunmen targeting her son and fired back in an attempt to save him.
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Police have not yet released further details about what led up to the deadly incident.
Dominica was booked on a $20,000 bond and has since bonded out.
No Arrests for Dominic’s Death
Despite Dominica’s arrest, no suspects have been taken into custody for Dominic’s death. The community is outraged, with many asking how a mother can be charged for trying to save her child.
Durham Police continue to investigate the deadly shootout. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities immediately.
8 thoughts on “Durham Mom Charged While Defending Son in Deadly Shooting”
Has there been an update on this? Also, Dominic has a younger brother, does anyone know if he is still with his mom?
So the police were busy locking up the victims mother instead of trying to catch his killers. You white assholes ain’t good for shit. If she was white she wouldn’t have went to jail. RIP to the young man who will probably never get justice.
If they were white, her 17 year old son would have been in the house and would have never had a gun. If the other gunman had been white, he wouldn’t have been outside and with a gun. Both boys would have been home with two parents.If all had been white, you wouldn’t be flapping your blue gums right now, because it never would have happened and wouldn’t be here in the news. Control your gangster kids, know what they are doing at all times. Check their room for guns and drugs. Only you can prevent your kids from running the streets with guns.
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Someone was killed & you think race has anything to do with it so sad! It happens in all races you just don’t hear about it as much !
Thank you for telling the real story – the part the news never tells.
Jesus JESUS JESUS JESUS JESUS JESUS JESUS THIS IS REALLY A TRAGEDY AND THEY’RE GOING TO CHARGE A MOTHER FOR TRYING TO SAVE HER SON THIS IS A EASY LAWSUIT FOR HER ALL SHE NEEDS IS A GOOD LAWYER SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Wow just wow