Suspect sought in Burke County nightclub shooting

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Suspect sought in Burke County nightclub shooting

By Rich Rogers rrogers@nbcaugusta.com

Story Published: May 11, 2009 at 10:45 AM EST

Story Updated: May 11, 2009 at 10:45 AM EST

WAYNESBORO, Ga. - The Burke County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect in a May 2 shooting.

Investigators tell NBC 26 News that Johnny Godbee was shot twice in the left thigh during a fight at Club Midnight in Burke County. The suspect in the shooting is Alphonzo Lorenzo Burley.

They say Burley also accidentally shot his brother, James Eric Burley, in the lower abdomen during the fight.

The suspect has warrants for three counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and count of Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Alphonzo Lorenzo Burley, call the Burke County Sheriff's Office at 706-554-2133.

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Tuesday, May 12 at 2:42 AM Dasie wrote ...

Read more about it at http://www.clubwatch.com

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Tuesday, May 12 at 2:41 AM Dasie wrote ...

This is why i am never going to a nightclub that does not use ClubWatch.com for security.. this is so ridiculous.. The Clubwatch.com community connection world have identified this guy right away!

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