Thomas Junior Fortner Jr., 38, of Burlington, North Carolina, was found dead on Kivett Street on May 13, 2020, reportedly with a gunshot wound to the chest. The discovery was made about 1:07 p.m., and police were called to the scene shortly afterward.

Fortner was described as a devoted family man and a believer in God. He is survived by his wife Candy, children Aaliyah, Skylar, Katelin, Zandyn, Makayla, Halle, Peyton, a granddaughter, parents Susan Isley and Thomas Junior Fortner Sr., step-father Larry Isley, siblings Frances, Conway, Dustin, Kassey, and an extended family.

Burlington police arrested 23-year-old Tony Lewis Sutton of Burlington within minutes of the shooting and charged him with first-degree murder. The department has asked anyone with information about the deadly shooting to come forward.

Did anyone in the community see activity on Kivett Street around early afternoon on May 13, 2020, or have information about this case?