The victims in the shooting in Burke County on Saturday have been identified as Gregory Adonis Rutherford, 34, Jerry Jerome Benjamin, 53, and Jonathan Michael Benjamin, 24. Rutherford was pronounced deceased at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Jerry Benjamin was also injured but is in
stable condition. Jonathan Benjamin sustained non life threatening injuries and declined medical treatment.
The incident took place on Kathy Road in Morganton near the entrance to Belle Farm. It’s reported that there were multiple firearms being fired from two separate vehicles. No further information has been made available, and no arrest have been reported.
At this time, the investigation remains active and ongoing. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are working diligently to gather all relevant facts and evidence surrounding the events.
Further information will be provided as it becomes available. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at 828-438-5500.