HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/2018 - Homicide update #4 - 18SB004822SOUTH BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
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18SB004822
May 4, 2018
Homicide (update 4, 5/4/18 at 5:15 PM)
BRIEF NARRATIVE:
On May 3, 2018, at approximately 1825 hours, the South Burlington Police Department received a call from
the Falmouth (MA) Police Department, advising a male entered their department to report a possible shooting
in South Burlington. The reporting individual indicated a family member of his, identified as Leroy A. Headley
(36 years old of South Burlington), called him and stated he shot his girlfriend. South Burlington police
officers responded to a known residence of Headley on 10 Southview Drive in South Burlington and located an
adult female deceased. The female appeared to have been shot.
At this point the South Burlington Police Department, in conjunction with numerous agencies, are actively
investigating this incident and are attempting to locate Leroy A. Headley and speak with him regarding this
matter (photo attached).
Should anyone have information regarding the whereabouts of Headley they are asked to contact the South
Burlington Police Department at 802-598-3528.
***UPDATE*** 5/3/18 @ 11:02pm
Headley may be operating a 2017 blue Nissan Pathfinder bearing Vermont registration HBR 281. An additional photo of Headley is attached.
***UPDATE 5/4/18 @ 11:00 AM.
We continue to seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Leroy Headley. There is no information
regarding a specific threat to the community. This appears to be a specific targeted crime. At this time Mr.
Headley is a suspect in an active homicide investigation. He should be considered armed and dangerous and
ask the community to exercise normal daily caution and to call 911 immediately if Mr Headley or his vehicle is
located. We expect to share the identity of the victim once her family is notified of the decision to do so.
***UPDATE 5/4/18 @ 1:45 PM
The victim in the ongoing homicide investigation is Anako “Anette” Lumumba, age 33 of South Burlington.
The South Burlington Police Department expresses our deepest condolences to Ms. Lumumba’s family. Police
continue their search for Leroy Headley. No further press briefings are planned unless there is a significant
development. Detectives will continue a very active investigation throughout the weekend.
***UPDATE 5/4/18 @ 5:15 PM
An arrest warrant for Leroy Headley has been issued by the Vermont Superior Court - Chittenden Criminal Division.
19 Gregory Drive, Suite 1, South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Dispatch: 846-4111(Fax 846-4102) • Records 846-4160 (Fax 846-4204) • Administration 846-4165 (Fax 846-4205)
Trevor S. Whipple, Chief of Police