Crime Solvers Central
CSC
277 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Tommy Burns death by force case profile photo

Tommy Joe Burns

Case from Wadesboro, NC dated Aug 22, 2026

Victim Details

Tommy Joe Burns

Male

Black / African American

Wadesboro

NC

2026-08-22

69

Tommy

Joe Burns

08/26/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On a late summer afternoon in Wadesboro, North Carolina, the life of 69-year-old Tommy Joe Burns was brought to a violent and tragic end. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, events escalated at a residence in the 200 block of Wheeler Street, near Salisbury Street, culminating in a fatal shooting. Responding to calls of multiple shots fired just after 4 p.m., Wadesboro police officers arrived to a grim scene. They discovered Burns on the front porch of the home, suffering from several gunshot wounds. H ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Tommy Joe Burns, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/anson-county/man-charged-with-murder-after-altercation-leads-to-fatal-shooting-in-wadesboro-police/
  • https://www.wbtv.com: Man arrested after fight sparks deadly double-shooting in Anson County, police say
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (0)

     
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Tommy Joe Burns

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Wadesboro, North-carolina

    Tywan Sturdivant death by force case in Wadesboro, NC

    Tywan Sturdivant

    Death: Oct 05, 2018
    Tywan Sturdivant, a 43-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on October 5, , ...Read More
    Toney Ahmad Gainey death by force case in Wadesboro, NC

    Toney Ahmad Gainey

    Death: Mar 17, 2023
    On March 17, 2023, 19-year-old Toney Ahmad "Tank" Gainey of Wadesboro, North Carolina, tragically lo l ...Read More
    Garry Hinson death by force case in Wadesboro, NC

    Garry Hinson

    Death: May 02, 2025
    Garry Hinson, a resident of Wadesboro, North Carolina, was found dead in his home on May 2, 2025. Hi H ...Read More
    Masson Sanderson death by force case in Wadesboro, NC

    Masson Sanderson

    Death: Oct 23, 2021
    Masson Sanderson, a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on October 22, 2 ...Read More
    Jamarcus Sellers death by force case in Wadesboro, NC

    Jamarcus Sellers

    Death: Mar 06, 2024
    On March 6, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., the Wadesboro Police Department responded to a call a ...Read More
    Wallace Sturdivant death by force case in Wadesboro, NC

    Wallace Sturdivant

    Death: Jun 06, 2017
    Wallace Levon "Pokey" Sturdivant, a 60-year-old African-American male, was tragically shot and kille l ...Read More
    Randal Vontray Sturdivan Jr death by force case in Wadesboro, NC

    Randal Vontray Sturdivan Jr

    Death: Jul 16, 2023
    On July 16, 2023, at approximately 2:16 a.m., officers from the Wadesboro Police Department responde d ...Read More