Police ask for public's help solving 2021 murder of Durham man known for fighting gun violence

The same night of his murder, several individuals broke into Coltrane’s storage unit near the intersection of NC 55 and W. Cornwallis Road. The thieves stole two dirt bikes, a four-wheeler and several other items. Police said it's unknown at this time if the break-in was committed by the same suspects responsible for the homicide.

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Coltrane was involved in "Bikes Up, Guns Down," a group whose mission is to keep people out of violence with dirt bikes.

Anyone who has information about the homicide is asked to call Investigator J. Turner at 919-560-4440 ext. 29532. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200.