A family dispute in a Fern Creek apartment complex ended in a fatal shooting in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 19, 2025. Thirty-year-old Darryl Burnett Jr was found by Louisville Metro Police at the Brentlinger Park apartments with gunshot wounds to his head and leg and was taken to University of Louisville Hospital, where he died.

Police arrested two of Burnett’s brothers in connection with the shooting. Darrel R. Burnett, 37, was charged with murder; Kiaira M. Paige, 36, was charged with second-degree assault. Investigators say the confrontation began with a physical altercation between Paige and Darryl Burnett Jr, during which Paige allegedly shot the younger brother in the leg. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Darrel Burnett leaving the residence with a rifle and fatally shooting Darryl Burnett Jr in the head. Both brothers were questioned and reportedly admitted to roles in the events. Bond was set at $500,000 for Darrel Burnett and $75,000 for Paige.

Neighbors described the community as usually quiet and close-knit; the motive for the deadly confrontation among the brothers is under investigation. If anyone knew Darryl Burnett Jr or has information about what led to this shooting, please come forward.