Marcus Sean Snipes, a 19-year-old male from Graham, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on April 4, 2021, in Burlington, North Carolina. The incident occurred at Traveler’s Rest Mobile Home Park on North Church Street. At approximately 11:22 p.m., police responded to a shooting at the mobile home park and found Marcus Sean Snipes deceased near the road.
Another victim, 27-year-old Carl Devonte Little from Elon, North Carolina, was also involved in the incident and was found traveling in a vehicle on North Church Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
The Burlington Police Department identified a suspect in the shooting. Warrants were issued for the arrest of 20-year-old Jose Huber Vasquez-Espinoza. He is wanted for shooting into an occupied vehicle and assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill and inflicting serious injury. The police urged anyone with information about Vasquez-Espinoza's whereabouts to contact the department or Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the police continue to seek information from the public to aid in their efforts. The tragic death of Marcus Sean Snipes has left a profound impact on his family and the community, as they seek justice for the young man's untimely demise.
