A groom has been shot dead on his wedding day in front of his new wife.
Tyrek Burton, 37, was killed outside his own wedding reception at Barber Park Events Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, over the weekend.
Police were called to the scene at around 8.49pm to find Tyrek in the car park with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite emergency personnel's best efforts, he sadly died at the scene.
Family members revealed that Tyrek, who was a dad to four girls, had briefly left the wedding venue to fetch something and was followed by a man who accused him of cutting him off on the road. Witnesses reported that the suspect confronted Tyrek, demanding to know who had overtaken him at a nearby stop sign.
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"Who was in the car? Who just passed him at the stop sign? " Brittany Burton said her brother responded, "If I did, I'm sorry," before the man opened fire, killing him in front of his new wife.
"My brother didn't know this man at all, They never met. He didn't ask him what his name was. They never shook hands. This was a complete random stranger, and he shot him in cold blood," Brittany said.
The brutal shooting has left Tyrek's family heartbroken as they struggle to come to terms with their senseless loss. "It was supposed to be one of the happiest moments of his life, and it turned into something tragic," Brittany said.
The suspect fled the scene post-shooting, with police still on the hunt and investigations ongoing. No suspects have yet been named, and investigators are piecing together the sequence of events that led to this horrific incident.
In their grief, the Burton family is appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the identification of the suspect. "See something, say something. It's real simple," urged Brittany. "There's doorbell cameras out there matching the same description. Detectives are out there. I'm out there."
Tyrek's family revealed that he had known his wife for over ten years and was a doting father to her two children. They described him as a man whose legacy will be one of love and dedication to his family.
Greensboro Guilford Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for any information that leads to an arrest. They are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000.
A GoFundMe setup by Tyrek's cousin , Keisha Satterfield read: "On Saturday October 12, 2024 my cousin married the love of his life, on one of the happiest days of his life to tragically be cut short due to road rage that ended in gun violence. He was a beloved husband, father of four beautiful girls, brother and friend, known for his generosity, and infectious smile.
"Unexpected losses can cause immense stress and pressure on families. Your donation will help cover expenses and provide support for Tyrek's family during this difficult time. Please help us ensure that his family receives the care they need."
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