PRESS RELEASE: Burlington Police Release Further Information on Christmas Night Shooting Death

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The Burlington Police Department has identified the victim of the Christmas Day shooting as Anthony DeCarlo Campbell, 44, of Burlington. Police arrested Eric Christopher Rios, 46, of Burlington, for first-degree murder. He is being held without bond pending a court appearance.

The shooting occurred around 7:35 p.m. in the 1800 block of Madison Avenue. Authorities pronounced Campbell deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation assisting.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Greater Burlington Area Crime Stoppers at (319) 753-6835 or the Burlington Police Department at (319) 671-7001.