Sylvester Corey Maske, 27, of Albemarle, North Carolina, was found fatally shot behind a residence on Arey Avenue on April 3, 2020 after a report of shots fired. Emergency medical services responded but Maske died at the scene.

The Albemarle Police Department, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation. Authorities identified and arrested 34-year-old Michael Thomas Allen of Albemarle, charging him with Maske’s murder; Allen was already in custody on other charges when arrested. Officials have not disclosed a motive for the shooting.

Anyone with information about what happened is asked to contact the Albemarle Police Department to assist with the ongoing investigation.