In the summer of 2019, the life of 35-year-old Zechariah Beauford Burnett was cut short by an act of gun violence on a street in Rochester, New York. On the evening of June 26th, Burnett was on Fifth Street when he was fatally shot. Described by those who knew him as a quiet, respectful, and loyal man, as well as a funny and devoted father, his death left a void in the lives of his loved ones.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but Burnett's injuries proved to be fatal. The Rochester Police Department initiated a homicide investigation into the shooting. In the immediate aftermath, authorities worked to piece together the events that led to the fatal encounter. However, despite their efforts, information regarding a motive or potential suspects was not publicly released. The investigation into who was responsible for Zechariah Beauford Burnett's death has not led to any arrests, and the case remains unresolved. The passage of time has not brought answers or justice for his family, and his murder is now considered a cold case within the Rochester Police Department.
