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.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. โ A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victimโs brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reeceโs death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reeceโs death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.