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Douglas Antonio Burgess

Death by Force
Case Description
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Douglas Antonio Burgess, a 46-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on August 23, 2022, in Lenoir, North Carolina. He was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a vehicle located on Harpertown Drive. The shooting incident was reported on a Tuesday evening, and upon arrival, deputies from the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office discovered Burgess deceased in his vehicle. The investigation quickly identified Fredrick Alvin Patterson, a 49-year-old male from Lenoir, as a susp ...Read More
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  • Queen City News: Lenoir man arrested after another found fatally shot inside Range Rover: police
  • https://www.wbtv.com: Officials investigating shooting in Caldwell County after body found inside vehicle
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    Victim Details

    Douglas Antonio Burgess

    Male

    Black / African American

    Lenoir

    NC

    2022-08-23

    46

    Douglas

    Antonio Burgess

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else noticed how much community support has been pouring in for the Burgess family since ... ...Read More
    06/04/2024
    Does anyone else find it odd how quickly Fredrick Alvin Patterson turned himself in after the warran... ...Read More
    03/06/2024
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