Kelton Isiah Sturdivant

SALISBURY, NC (August 30, 2025) — The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred during a reported home invasion early Saturday morning, leaving one man dead.

Harry Irvine Burdick Jr.

Update:

Photo credit: Landis Police Department 

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Michael James Mitchke

Attempt to Identify Suspect

Salisbury, N.C. — At approximately 10:15 p.m., Salisbury Police responded to a report of a person lying in the roadway in the 700 block of E. Liberty Street. Officers arrived to find the individual suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Baptist Hospital for treatment. Their condition has not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.

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From the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office

From the Rowan County Sheriff's Office

From the Rowan County Sheriff's Office 

Photo Credit: Lead Chunkers 

From the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office

Phot Credit: Rowan County Sheriff's Office 

The N. C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is alerting the public about a surge in fraudulent text message scams targeting residents. These scams falsely claim to request payment for fees, fines, or tolls and may appear to come from the NCDMV.

Statement from the RCSO

From the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of an apparent road rage incident where another motorist was shot and has been transported to a local hospital. The shooting occurred on I85 North just South of the 68 mile marker.

After citizen complaints of narcotics being sold, a narcotics search warrant and arrest warrant were served at 1120 Terrance Drive, Salisbury, by members of the RCSO Criminal Apprehension Team as well as the Special Investigations Unit.

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Emergency crews responded to a serious traffic accident in the 6100 block of South Main Street where two individuals were reported pinned inside a vehicle.

On May 22, 2025, the Salisbury Police Department Criminal Investigation Division charged a second individual for the homicide that occurred on February 20, 2025 at 1416 Tillman Street. Warrants for Murder were obtained and served on Jamarion Racel Proffitt. Mr. Proffitt was already in the custody of the Rowan County Sheriff’s Detention Center due to a shooting incident that occurred on January 25, 2025.

From Sheriff Travis Allen,

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Officers working the Cheerwine Festival responded to a fight in progress. Law Enforcement from the Salisbury Police Department and the Rowan County Sheriff's Office arrived within seconds and observed 5 to 10 juveniles engaged in an active fight. Law Officers were able to stop the fight, but not before one Officer with the Police Department and one Rowan County Sheriff's Deputy sustained injuries. The Salisbury Police Officer was transported to Novant Hospital and diagnosed with a severe concussion. The Rowan County Deputy was transported to Novant Hospital and later hospitalized due to a fractured hip.All of the juveniles detained were transported to the Salisbury Police Department. Secure custody orders were sought but denied, at which time the juveniles were then released to their parent(s). The investigation continues to see if upgraded charges are appropriate due to the injuries to the Law Enforcement Officers. Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact Detective Marks at 704-638-5333.

Statement from the Town of Granite Quarry on their commitment to public safety.

On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their courage, commitment, and selflessness will never be forgotten.