Forest City Police Investigate Deadly Home Invasion

Forest City, NC – On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., officers with the Forest City Police Department responded to a report of a home invasion at 114 Harris Lee Drive. Upon arrival, officers secured the area with assistance from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and began an investigation.

When officers entered the residence, they found the victim, identified as 25-year-old Tyler D. Weaver, lying on the floor. Once the scene was secured, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services personnel entered and determined that Weaver had succumbed to his injuries.

Law enforcement officers conducted an extensive search of the wooded area surrounding the home and canvassed the neighborhood in an effort to locate any suspects and ensure the safety of nearby residents. Based on these efforts, investigators believe the suspect or suspects fled the area prior to law enforcement’s arrival.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives, with assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, are processing the scene for forensic evidence and following up on all investigative leads.

At this time, authorities say there is no known ongoing threat to the public. The Forest City Police Department continues to work diligently to identify and apprehend those responsible.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Forest City Police Department at 828-245-5555 or through the department’s mobile app. Further information will be released as the investigation progresses.