Dana Underwood, a 47-year-old woman from Burlington, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on September 15, 2019. Dana, who was known for her love of cooking, reading, sports, and old school music, was a devoted fan of Duke Basketball and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She cherished her family, especially her grandchildren, and was remembered for her kindness and willingness to help others.
On the afternoon of September 15, 2019, officers from the Burlington Police Department responded to a
shooting at a residence on Adams Street. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of Dana Underwood, 47, Anthony Fletcher, 46, and Tyson Bennett, 43. All three individuals had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
The investigation revealed that Tyson Bennett, who had previously been in a long-term relationship with Dana Underwood, was responsible for the deaths. Bennett, who was also friends with Anthony Fletcher, fatally shot both Underwood and Fletcher before turning the gun on himself in a murder-suicide. The authorities concluded that there was no ongoing threat to the community, as the incident was contained to the residence on Adams Street.
Dana Underwood's death was a devastating loss for her family and friends, who remembered her as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Her passing left a void in the lives of those who knew her, and her memory continues to be cherished by her loved ones.
