PRESS RELEASE: Burke County Sheriff’s Office 03/02/2026
On March 1, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at 1547 Brown Mountain Beach Road, Morganton.
Upon arrival, deputies located a male subject suffering from gunshot wounds. Burke County Emergency Medical Services responded and attempted life-saving measures; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene and assisted with the investigation.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is working in coordination with the Burke County District Attorney’s Office regarding potential charges in this case.
The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information will be released at this time.
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No arrest have been reported, or suspect identified. The victims identity has also not been releases.