Tony Antwoine Daye Jr., a 21-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 30, 2016, in Burlington, North Carolina. Tony was found shot multiple times near a restroom in Burlington City Park around 11:15 p.m. on that fateful night. He was subsequently taken to Cone Health/Alamance Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Tony's death revealed that he was lured to the park by individuals he knew, with the intent of robbing him.
The situation escalated, resulting in Tony being shot in the chest and legs. The suspects involved in this heinous crime were identified and arrested shortly after the incident. Khakim Malik Harvey, a 20-year-old male, Brittany Nicole Slade, a 22-year-old female, and Akayzee Kareona Wright, a 17-year-old female, were charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
The suspects were held in the Alamance County Jail without bail. The investigation into Tony's murder continued, and a fourth suspect, Kyle McNeil, a 20-year-old male, was later arrested by U.S. Marshals in Greensboro and charged with first-degree murder and robbery. The authorities emphasized that the event had no direct connection to Burlington City Park, which remains a safe and family-friendly community space.
The tragic death of Tony Antwoine Daye Jr. left a lasting impact on the Burlington community. His family and friends mourned the loss of a young life cut short by senseless violence. The legal proceedings against the suspects continued, with the community seeking justice for Tony and hoping to prevent such tragedies in the future.
