Former Turnstile Guitarist Charged with Attempted Murder

Brady Ebert accused of intentionally striking bandmate's father with vehicle in Silver Spring, Maryland

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:33pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car's damaged side mirror, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the violent aftermath of a personal dispute.A damaged car part serves as a grim reminder of the violent escalation of a personal dispute within the music industry.Silver Spring Today

The former lead guitarist for the Grammy-winning rock band Turnstile, Brady Ebert, is facing multiple charges including attempted murder and first-degree assault after allegedly hitting the band's vocalist's father, William Yates, with his vehicle, causing serious injuries. The incident occurred in Silver Spring, Maryland after an ongoing dispute between Ebert and the Yates family.

Why it matters

The high-profile nature of this case involving a former member of a popular band has drawn significant attention, raising questions about the escalation of personal disputes and the potential consequences of violence, even when involving public figures.

The details

According to police, on March 30th, Ebert began harassing the daughter of William Yates, Erin Gerber, and her husband at their home. Ebert allegedly honked his horn and yelled obscenities before leaving. He later returned and intentionally struck Yates with his vehicle as Yates was in the driveway. Yates was taken to the hospital with lower body trauma. Police obtained video footage of the incident and identified Ebert's vehicle, leading to his arrest on Tuesday. Ebert and the Yates family had a prior history of issues stemming from Ebert's removal from the band Turnstile in 2020.

  • On March 30, Ebert allegedly began harassing the Yates family at their home.
  • Ebert later returned and struck William Yates with his vehicle on March 30.
  • Ebert was arrested by police on Tuesday, April 2.

The players

Brady Ebert

The former lead guitarist for the Grammy-award-winning rock band Turnstile who is facing charges of attempted murder and first-degree assault.

William Yates

The father of Turnstile's vocalist, who was allegedly struck by Ebert's vehicle, sustaining lower body trauma.

Erin Gerber

The daughter of William Yates, who was allegedly harassed by Ebert prior to the incident.

Brandon Yates

The son of William Yates and the vocalist for Turnstile, who previously played in the band with Ebert before he was removed in 2020.

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What they’re saying

“Ebert returned to the location and intentionally struck Yates with his vehicle while he was in the driveway.”

— Police Report

“Ebert can be seen returning to the location and swerving towards Yates, but missing him initially.”

— Police

“Ebert returned to the scene and began to yell that Yates 'deserved it' before fleeing a second time.”

— Police

What’s next

Ebert is being held without bond at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit as the investigation continues. A court date has not yet been set.

The takeaway

This high-profile case involving a former member of a Grammy-winning band highlights the potential for personal disputes to escalate into violence, with serious legal consequences. It raises questions about accountability and the need for conflict resolution, especially when public figures are involved.