BURLINGTON, N.C. — A 16-year-old male was shot and killed on Hatch Street in Burlington Sunday night, May 28, police say.
Burlington police have determined that the shooting was targeted between two groups of juveniles.
Officers arrived at the scene around 10:31 p.m. when they found the teen male on the ground. They began performing lifesaving measures before pronouncing him dead on the scene.
Alamance-Burlington School System confirmed that the deceased teen went to Southern Alamance High School.
ABSS said the crisis response team will be at the high school Tuesday for students and staff if needed.
Police were able to identify two teens allegedly involved in the shooting on Tuesday, May 30.
A 16-year-old male has been charged with 1st Degree Murder, Kidnapping, three counts of Armed Robbery, and Motor Vehicle Theft.
A 14-year-old male was also charged with three counts of Armed Robbery.
As of May 31, a 13-year-old male has been charged with three counts of Armed Robbery.
The teens are in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and there is a possibility of more charges.
People who live in the area said they weren't surprised to hear gunshots in their neighborhood, but they were shocked when they learned that it was a 16-year-old who lost his life.
"It's very unsettling. We live right there and I was talking to one of the neighbors, it's just too close to home. We know the neighborhood isn't top-notch, but it is our area and we are concerned about these kids running around with these guns now," said Allen Parr, a neighbor in the area.
George Weiss lives close to where the shooting happened as well.
He said he believes there's a rise in juvenile gun violence.
"When’s it going to stop? That’s what I’m thinking,” Weiss said.
This investigation is ongoing.
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