Police investigating after shots fired in Burlington Sunday afternoon Investigators said the shooting was not random and is believed to be related to other shootings that have happened throughout Alamance County. Author: Terrence Jefferies (WFMY News 2) Published: 9:53 PM EDT July 18, 2021 Updated: 9:57 PM EDT July 18, 2021 BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington police are searching for more information following a shooting Sunday afternoon, according to investigators. According to Alamance County Crime Stoppers, police responded to a report of shots fired on Morningside Drive just before 2 p.m. Sunday. During investigation, it was found multiple people were involved in an exchange of gunfire, according to county officials.