Vernie Burroughs, 43, was found shot to death in the parking lot of the Indian Trail Apartment Homes on Indian Trail Lilburn Road in Norcross, Georgia, on February 21, 2016. Multiple 911 callers reported hearing about six gunshots that Sunday night, and police believe Burroughs was a resident of the complex when his body was discovered.

Investigators initially reported few leads and no direct witnesses. In early March 2016 the Gwinnett County Police Department publicly identified a suspect, 31-year-old Winston Sylvester, and issued warrants charging him with felony murder and aggravated assault, saying he had ties to the Atlanta area and should be considered armed and dangerous; a reward was offered for information leading to his capture.

The case later showed a booking for Winston Sylvester on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. If anyone knew Vernie, saw activity around Indian Trail Lilburn Road on the night of February 21, 2016, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.