Crime
2 men killed in shooting during repast at Brighton Community Center in Jefferson County
Officials also noted that a repast was taking place at the Brighton Community Center at the time of the incident.
BRIGHTON, Ala. — Two men were fatally shot Friday afternoon near the Brighton Community Center, prompting an active investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the scene at 3810 7th Avenue in Brighton shortly after 2:00 p.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics from the Brighton Fire Department responded and pronounced both victims deceased at the scene.
One of the victims has been identified as D’Angelo La’Marcus Samuel. The identity of the second victim has not yet been released.
Crime scene tape was seen surrounding the area near Letson Street and Edwards Street, with a significant law enforcement presence, including vehicles from the Bessemer Police Department.
Investigators confirmed that the two men are not believed to have shot one another.
Officials also noted that a repast was taking place at the Brighton Community Center at the time of the incident.
However, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has not confirmed whether the shooting was directly related to the gathering.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Investigators are actively pursuing leads, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
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.