A newlywed father of four died in a possible car accident shortly after his wedding, police said.
Tyreke Barton, 37, was married on October 12 at the Barber Park Event Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, approximately seven hours before the WXII12 shooting. reported. Barton’s family contacted police shortly after the wedding reception, claiming that an unknown person had entered the park. The family claimed the groom was involved in a car accident and Burton was shot near his bride, daughter and other attendees.
Law enforcement responded to the incident on Oct. 12 at 8:49 p.m. and found Barton injured. According to Greensboro Police Department They “performed life-saving efforts,” but he succumbed to his injuries that night. In a press release, the incident was ruled a homicide.
Officials said, “At this time, details of the suspect or motive have not been released.” As of Tuesday, there was no update on potential suspects.
“What was supposed to be one of the happiest moments of his life turned into something tragic,” Brittany Burton, the victim’s sister, told WXII12.
“I don’t understand how someone who doesn’t know someone with a can of paint could come all of a sudden and do that,” she said. “I don’t and I never will.”
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“On Saturday, October 12, 2024, my cousin married the love of his life. It was one of the happiest days of his life, but his life was tragically cut short in a car accident that ended in gun violence. ” gofundme My family read and created it. As of Tuesday, the fundraiser had raised more than $12,000.
Barton’s family told WXII12 they hope the person behind the alleged shooting is held accountable. (Related: Two brothers convicted of beating groom to death during California wedding)
“I demand justice, I demand it, and I don’t want to wait years for it,” the victim’s mother, Carolyn Barton, told the outlet. “He doesn’t deserve what he got. He waited 13 years to get a bride, and as soon as he gets her, he can’t even take her home.”
June 2023, Nebraska Groom died soon After exchanging vows, According to KETV News. Traze Davis, 48, suffered a fatal blood clot an hour after the ceremony.
