UPDATE June 6, 2023
Burlington, NC | On June 5, 2023, after months of continued investigation into the shooting on Avon Avenue in February of this year, Burlington Police arrested the second suspect, Zion Corbett.
Corbett, a 21-year-old male from Burlington was charged with Felony Probation Violation and Assault With Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury With Intent To Kill. He was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center and received a secured bond of $100,000.
Burlington Police Department would like to extend our thanks to Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Alamance County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance in the apprehension of Corbett.
The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
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UPDATE February 28, 2023
Burlington, NC | Investigators identified two suspects from the Avon Avenue shooting on February 25. Today, February 28, 2023, Burlington Police Department arrested 22-year-old Jamel Garrett of Graham. Garrett was charged with Assault With a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury With Intent To Kill. There is no bond information at this time.
A second suspect in the case has been identified as 20-year-old Zion Corbett of Burlington. Corbett has been charged with Assault With Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury With Intent To Kill and warrants have been issued. At this time the Burlington Police Department is requesting any helpful information that would lead to the apprehension of Zion Corbett.
The victim has been discharged from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Additional charges for both suspects are possible.
The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
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Burlington, NC | On February 25, 2023, at 1:33 AM, officers responded to the 800 block of Avon Avenue about a shooting. Officers located a male, 31 years of age, with multiple gunshot wounds. The male was transported by EMS to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition. The Burlington Police Department is in the early stages of the investigation, and more information will be forthcoming.
The Burlington Police Department is actively seeking anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other related investigation. We ask you to call the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or by using the mobile App P3 Tips or www.p3tips.com. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
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