Crime of the Week

Burlington Police Department

Media Release

Multiple Arrests from Shooting Investigation

 

Burlington, NC | On April 25, 2026, at 3:17 a.m., the Burlington Police Department received 911 calls about gunshots being heard near the 600 block of Center Avenue. As officers responded to the area, they located multiple spent shell casings on the roadway but did not find any victims or property damage relating to the shooting.

 

On April 28, 2026, Burlington Police officers were working to prevent violent crime, specifically at Tucker Street Apartments, when they observed individuals in a vehicle associated with the shooting. Based on these events, officers from Graham and Burlington Police Departments conducted a traffic stop. Upon making contact with the occupants, they discovered an assault rifle and a stolen handgun.

 

Further investigation resulted in Kasean Thomas Wilkins, an 18-year-old male, being arrested and charged with:

• Going Armed to the Terror of the Public (Burlington Police Department)

• Discharging a Firearm in City Limits (Burlington Police Department)

• Possession of a Stolen Firearm (Graham Police Department)

 

Wilkins was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center, where he is being held without a bond. There were no injuries during this incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

 

Through the investigation of the shooting that occurred on April 25, 2026, officers were able to develop additional information that multiple individuals, armed with weapons, were involved in a disturbance at Tucker Street Apartments. Two juveniles were taken into custody on May 1, 2026, and will be petitioned for charges including Possession of a Handgun by a Minor, Going Armed to the Terror of the Public, and Assault by Pointing a Gun.

 

The Burlington Police Department remains focused on arresting anyone in possession of an illegal firearm. Anyone with information about this investigation should immediately 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.

Burlington Police Department

Media Release

Firearm and Drugs Located During Violent Crime Prevention

 

Burlington, NC | Drug dealing is frequently the cause of violent crime, particularly armed robberies and shootings. On April 29, 2026, at 7:47 p.m., Burlington Police officers were working to prevent violent crime when they observed suspected drug activity in the 600 block of Center Avenue involving two separate vehicles.

 

As officers contacted the first vehicle, Torraz Jerquan Henry, a 30-year-old male, attempted to flee on foot from the officers. Henry was detained after a brief foot pursuit, and officers located a stolen firearm in his waistband.

 

Henry was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

• Possession of a Stolen Firearm

• Carrying a Concealed Weapon

• Resist/Delay and Obstruct an officer Henry is currently being held at the Alamance County Jail under no bond.

 

The driver of the second vehicle, Cory Ledon Wilson, a 32-year-old male, was found to be in possession of illegal drugs. Wilson was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Schedule II controlled substance

• Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Schedule IV controlled substance

• Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Schedule VI controlled substance

• Felony Maintaining a Vehicle for the Purpose of Keeping and Selling a controlled substance

 

Wilson is currently being held at the Alamance County Jail under a $50,000 secured bond. Initial bonds are set by a Magistrate and subject to modification at any time by order of the Court.

 

The Burlington Police Department remains focused on arresting anyone in possession of an illegal firearm. Anyone with information about drug dealing or illegal firearms in Burlington should immediately 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.