On the evening of August 27, 2024, just before 9 p.m., police responded to a shooting at Grove Park Apartments in Columbus, Georgia. Officers found 24-year-old Jabreia Burston, a certified barber, with multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional for treatment but died the following afternoon, August 28, 2024. The Muscogee County Coroner ruled her death a homicide.

The investigation into Burston’s killing opened immediately afterward. Beyond those initial details — the time, location, her age, occupation, and the coroner’s ruling — public information released so far does not provide a clear motive or description of a suspect. Anyone who knew Jabreia, saw activity at Grove Park Apartments that night, or has information about this case is asked to come forward.