Tyrek Burton, 37, was fatally shot in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 12, 2024, hours after marrying his long-time partner, Kiara. The couple had been together 16 years and were celebrating at the Barber Park Events Center when Tyrek briefly left the venue to retrieve an item. Witnesses say an unknown man confronted him in the parking lot, accusing him of cutting the man off at a nearby stop sign; despite Tyrek’s apologies the confrontation escalated and the man opened fire, striking Tyrek multiple times in front of his new bride and one of his daughters.

Greensboro police arrived about 8:49 p.m. and found Burton with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have described the shooting as a possible road rage attack. The suspect fled immediately and, as of the latest reports, no arrests have been announced and no suspect has been publicly identified. Tyrek was described by family as a generous man and a loving father to four daughters; his mother, Carolyn Burton, has called for justice and the family has set up a GoFundMe to support the widow and children.

If anyone was at Barber Park Events Center the evening of October 12 or has information about the parking lot confrontation, please come forward to the Greensboro Police Department.