Crime
37-year-old Tyrek Burton killed in road rage shooting at Barber Park Event Center in Greensboro
No arrests have been made at this time.
UPDATE: The joyous celebration of Tyrek Burton’s wedding took a devastating turn on Saturday night. Surrounded by friends and family, the night was filled with dancing and happiness, but it quickly unraveled into heartbreak. Burton’s younger sister, Brittany, who lives in Raleigh, is now grappling with the tragedy that followed.
“We were having the time of our lives, and in an instant, it was taken away,” she shared, recalling her brother’s radiant smile.
Just hours after tying the knot, Burton was leaving the wedding venue, believing his new wife had already made it home.
However, when she called to say she was still at the venue, he turned back to pick her up. “He made a U-turn, and I guess he didn’t see someone. He cut them off, and that person followed him back to the park,” Brittany recounted.
Around 9 p.m., Greensboro police responded to reports of a shooting at Barber Park Events Center, where they found Burton, 37, fatally shot.
The suspect remains at large, leaving the family devastated as they seek justice for Tyrek’s senseless murder.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A 37-year-old man, identified as Tyrek Burton, lost his life in a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday evening at the Barber Park Events Center in Greensboro.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 8:49 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, police discovered Burton in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate medical attention, Burton succumbed to his injuries.
The Greensboro Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identification of potential suspects and the motive behind the crime.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Burton’s death marks the 32nd homicide in Greensboro for the year 2024.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000.
Crime
18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.
The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.
One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.
Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.
Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.
On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.