MORGANTON, N.C. (WHKY) – A Burke County man is charged in connection to the death of a person near train tracks, the incident occurred Saturday. Following an afternoon investigation Saturday (September 26) by Morganton Public Safety officers arrested 53-year-old Christopher George Myers of Morganton in connection with the death of a male victim near the railroad tracks on East Union Street. 

Myers has been charged with first degree murder and was booked in the Burke County Jail without bond. He appeared in court today (September 28) in Morganton and remains in jail under no bond. Myers will next appear in court October 19. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is being released at this time.

The Morganton Department of Public Safety extended its appreciation to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Norfolk Southern Police, and the Burke County Sheriff’s Office for their support and assistance during this incident.