Crime
Orlando Garza killed after shooting at Southland Casino in West Memphis, suspect Travis Boyd charged
The West Memphis Police Department has identified the victim of Friday morning’s fatal shooting at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas, as Orlando Garza.
The suspect has been named as Travis Boyd, though the specific charges against him have not yet been disclosed.
The shooting occurred just before 4 a.m. in the casino’s parking lot, according to Southland Casino’s Director of Communications.
When West Memphis Police responded to the scene, they confirmed that Garza had succumbed to his injuries.
Police have clarified that this was an isolated incident and emphasized that the casino has robust security measures in place, including advanced weapons detection systems at each entrance to prevent firearms and other weapons from entering the building.
Glen White, Director of Communications for Southland Casino, issued a statement to reassure the public:
“Our team and guests are safe following the recent, very isolated incident early Friday morning at our casino. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected.
We take the safety and security of our guests and team members as our top priority.
“We’re proud that our security protocols — including advanced weapons detection systems, extensive surveillance, and thorough guest identification measures — ensured that no weapons entered our premises. These systems played a critical role in assisting law enforcement by providing necessary information for a swift and thorough investigation.”
As authorities continue their investigation, West Memphis Police are working closely with the casino to further review the details of the incident.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.