UPDATE: Lexington Police release details related to homicide on Burgess Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany Lance, Public Relations Director

March 3, 2022 (336)248-3910

LEXINGTON, NC – Lexington Police Department's investigation into last night's homicide on Burgess Street revealed a possible suspect to be 54-year-old Brian Moses of Winston-Salem. Lexington Police investigators went to the area of the suspect's residence in Winston-Salem.

They observed a vehicle matching the description given by residents who saw a car at the apartment where the earlier homicide occurred. Lexington Police Officers contacted Winston-Salem Police Department, and they quickly assisted with monitoring the house as we applied for a search warrant. Once the search warrant was granted, they also helped with serving it.

Officers collected additional evidence at the residence. Moses was taken into custody without incident by Lexington Police for two counts of murder, arson, possession of a firearm by a felon and robbery with a dangerous weapon. The District Attorney's Office has been assisting throughout this investigation. They had a representative on the crime scene and continue to be present during this investigation.

The two adult victims listed in the earlier press release have been identified as Lionel Coker, a 56-year-old male of Lexington, and 61-year-old male Robert Lee Stowe of Winston-Salem. At this time, Lexington Police will not be releasing any information about the identity or condition of the minor.

This incident remains an open investigation. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Lexington Police Department at (336) 243-3302 or Lexington Area Crime Stoppers (336) 243-2400.