On June 11, 2023, at about 2:45 a.m., Greensboro police responded to an assault report in the 4500 block of West Market Street and found 21-year-old Kayla Peterson with a gunshot wound. She was taken to Moses Cone Hospital and died later that day. The Greensboro Police Department opened a homicide investigation into her death.

Authorities initially released no information about suspects or a motive, and no arrests have been reported. Kayla’s death occurred amid a string of shootings in Greensboro at that time; investigators have said the community’s assistance could help solve these cases. The investigation into who shot Kayla Peterson remains active.

If anyone has information about Kayla, the scene on West Market Street that night, or related incidents, please contact Greensboro police. Could someone reading this provide a tip that helps move the case forward?