BURLINGTON, N.C. — A suspect wanted in relation to the shooting of 27-year-old Donald Watlington has been arrested.
Burlington Police say, Miktu Williams, 26, was taken into custody in Alexandria Virginia for First Degree Murder on Friday. According to authorities, he is being held in Virginia awaiting extradition back to N.C.
Previously, the Burlington Police Department stated warrants had been obtained for the arrest of Williams though they didn’t know his whereabouts. They did say however that his last known address was in the 600 block of Center Avenue in Burlington.
Donald Watlington was found dead from a gunshot wound to the back on September 30 in the 600 block of Center Avenue in Burlington. He was found on the sidewalk between two apartment buildings.
Anyone with information in regards to this investigation is asked to call the Burlington Police Department at 336-229-3500.
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