Michael Thomas Le, a 25-year-old Asian male, tragically lost his life on April 8, 2018, in Burlington, North Carolina. Le was working as a security guard at the Gone Fishing Sweepstakes when he was fatally shot during a robbery. The incident also left two other victims injured, one an employee and the other a customer, both of whom were taken to the hospital and later released.
The investigation into Le's death led to the arrest of multiple suspects.
Robert Lloyd Saunders, a 28-year-old from Charlotte, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the incident. Additionally, Jeffrey Horace Evans Jr., 24, Terrence Shaquille Harvey, 23, and Tevin Lamontrell Leath, 25, all from Burlington, faced charges of felony obstruction of justice. Shamar Ramel Holloway, 35, from Graham, was also arrested and charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, larceny of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Three other suspects, Tanesha Annette Jeffries, 23, Anthony Lamar Cason, 22, and Jimal Edward Jenkins, 27, were also charged with first-degree murder, among other charges.
The arrests and subsequent charges highlight the extensive investigation carried out by the Burlington Police Department. The case drew significant attention due to the number of individuals involved and the violent nature of the crime. The suspects faced various legal proceedings, with charges ranging from first-degree murder to robbery and obstruction of justice. The community mourned the loss of Michael Thomas Le, remembering him as a dedicated security guard who tragically lost his life while performing his duties.
