William Anthony Burton, known as Willie Willie, was found shot to death on Smith Street just off Bellingrath Road in Mobile, Alabama, on October 20, 2023. He was 35 and a father of six. Police say they received a call about the incident at 9:27 a.m.; units canvassed the area and spoke with neighbors.

Friends and family described Burton as well liked, a longtime construction worker who had attended Theodore High School and often worked alongside his father. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing five shots and seeing someone flee the area, jumping a fence while leaving.

The gunman remained at large and homicide detectives were investigating. If anyone has information about that morning or the person seen running from the scene, please share what is known with investigators.