Tyrese Stiller, 26, was shot and killed just after midnight on August 13, 2025, inside a home on Weant Street in East Spencer, North Carolina. Officers were called about 12:30 a.m.; Stiller was found with gunshot wounds and died at the scene without being transported to a hospital. Investigators said the attack occurred at a residence and initially identified persons of interest but did not release names, emphasizing no ongoing danger to the wider public.

Local reporting said the assailants fled and described them as gunmen. A 4-year-old child was also reported hurt during the incident. The location has been logged in regional violence databases, and an online memorial and fundraiser for Stiller appeared as family and friends began to grieve. By mid-August, no arrests had been announced and detectives said the case remained a top priority as they continued to seek tips.

If anyone saw activity on Weant Street around midnight on August 13 or has information about the shooting, please come forward.