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.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.