Durham Murder-Suicide: On February 3, 2026, Durham Police found 27-year-old ShaKeva Dixon dead from gunshot wounds in her Crest Street apartment, alongside 36-year-old Maurice Langston nearby—ruled an apparent murder-suicide with his self-inflicted wound. Dixon’s three daughters (ages 1, 2, and 9), including two fathered by Langston, were present but unharmed; family describes her ending an abusive relationship, triggering his rage as he allegedly kicked in doors and shot her.
Family Account
Dixon had resolved to leave the physical, verbal, mental, and emotional abuse; when Langston threatened to leave and she didn’t plead, he returned violently, killing her upstairs while kids were home.​
A GoFundMe seeks funds to secure custody and avoid foster care; relatives now hold the girls.​
Police Response
Investigation ongoing as of early February; no further suspects, community near Duke Hospital affected. For support, National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.
