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 Burtonโs 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.
โWe were having the time of our lives, and in an instant, it was taken away,โ she shared, recalling her brotherโs 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. โHe made a U-turn, and I guess he didnโt see someone. He cut them off, and that person followed him back to the park,โ 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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.