18-year-old arrested in Burlington shooting that killed 16-year-old: Police

BURLINGTON, N.C. — Police have arrested a man following a shooting that left two people shot in Burlington on Thursday.

On Friday Burlington Police arrested Makai Jacobi Steele, 18, in relation to the incident. Steele is charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill.  

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On the night of Thursday, Jan. 30th,  police found two people shot on E. Holt Street after being dispatched in reference to a shooting call. One of the victims 21-year-old Torrance Daye Jr. was treatment at Moses Cone and released. However, a 16-year-old died at the scene.

Steele is currently in the custody of the Alamance County Jail under a $250,000 secured bond.

 Police say the investigation is on-going and additional arrests are possible.

The Burlington Police Department continues to seek anyone that has information about this investigation. You can contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.

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