Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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One arrested, one still sought in teen’s September murder on Railroad Street in Burlington

Burlington police have arrested one man and are seeking another who remains at large in the murder of a Burlington teenager whose body was found last month along Railroad Street in Burlington

Arrested last Tuesday was Michael Tyrelle Bowe, 26, black, male of Graham, the Burlington police department announced Monday. He is being held at the Alamance County jail without bond.

Michael Tyrelle Bowe

Still being sought is Cylence Carlos Russell, 18, black, male of Burlington.

Cylence Carlos Russell

Both are charged with first degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.

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Found dead on September 28 of gunshot wounds was Deykwon Gilmore, a black 18-year-old male from Burlington.

Deykwon Gilmore

The Burlington Police Department is actively seeking anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other related investigation.

Police ask that anyone call the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or by using the mobile App P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.


Previous coverage: https://alamancenews.com/tuesday-gunshot-victim-identified-as-burlington-teenager/

Two gunshot victims found – one in Burlington, one in county:  https://alamancenews.com/two-murder-victims-found-one-in-burlington-one-in-the-county-south-of-graham/

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