The rain in Lincoln City wasn’t washing away the blood that night, just slicking the pavement where Officer Steven Phillips fell. January 23, 2011. A routine traffic stop, a dark SUV, and then hell broke loose. David Anthony Durham, a ghost in green camouflage, turned a simple infraction into an attempted execution. Phillips took multiple rounds, barely clinging to life as Durham peeled out, kicking up spray and sparking a chase that ripped through the quiet coastal town. This wasn’t a robbery gone wrong, this was a deliberate, cold-blooded attack on a man sworn to protect, and Durham hasn’t faced a reckoning since.
Eleven years. Eleven years Durham has been swallowed by the shadows, a predator slipping through the cracks of Oregon and potentially beyond. The man is a survivalist, they say, comfortable off the grid. Six-foot-three, lean build, somewhere between 160 and 185 pounds. Blue eyes that likely hold no remorse. Last seen sporting full green camo, dark boots, and a beret – a hunter vanishing into the woods. But don’t mistake him for a woodsman content to simply disappear. Durham actively *fled*. A barrage of charges paints a picture of a man with a violent history: attempted murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, the list goes on. He didn’t just shoot an officer, he waged a one-man war against law enforcement.
The feds are offering up to $50,000 for information leading to his capture. Fifty grand for a name, a location, anything that can bring this man to justice. It’s a substantial reward, but it speaks to the level of danger Durham presents. He’s considered armed and dangerous, capable of inflicting further harm. Whispers follow him – past travels to California, the Caribbean, even Thailand. A man who knows how to move, how to blend, how to *vanish*.
He’s been a phantom for over a decade, but phantoms eventually leave a trace. Someone, somewhere, has seen him. A fleeting glimpse, a whispered conversation, a forgotten encounter. Don’t underestimate the smallest detail.
If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, regarding the whereabouts of David Anthony Durham, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t let this predator remain hidden. He’s a threat to everyone until he’s behind bars.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | David Anthony Durham |
| Charges | Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution – Attempted Aggravated Murder (4 counts), Attempted Murder (10 counts), Assault in the First Degree, Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Unlawful Use of a Weapon (12 counts), Recklessly Endangering Another (10 counts), Menacing (10 counts), Attempted Assault in the First Degree (9 counts), Assault in the Second Degree (3 counts), Attempted Assault on a Public Safety Officer (3 counts), Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer (3 counts), Reckless Driving, Assault in the Third Degree |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | March 11, 1967 |
| Race / Sex | white / Male |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6’3″ |
| Weight | 160-185 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | blue / brown |
| Scars & Marks | None known |
| Location | Oregon |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — David Anthony Durham
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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