Crime
18-year-old Brandon Davis charged with murder in shooting death of Dustin Nobles in Eddy
The affidavit highlights a disturbing detail: after shooting Nobles, Davis reportedly told him, “Make sure you die slow.”
Authorities in Eddy, Texas, have arrested an 18-year-old man, Brandon Michael Davis, in connection with the fatal shooting of Dustin Nobles, 32, during an altercation over a car repair on Sunday.
Court documents reveal chilling details of the incident, including Davis allegedly telling Nobles, “Make sure you die slow,” after shooting him.
Police responded to the 1300 block of Old Moody Road following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found Nobles with a gunshot wound to his upper chest. Despite first responders’ efforts, Nobles was pronounced dead at 1:04 p.m.
According to witness statements and arrest records, the conflict began when Nobles, who had a prior history of disputes with Davis, was in the driveway of Davis’s home, changing a tire.
A witness stated that after being informed Nobles was on the property, Davis became agitated and told his grandfather to order Nobles to leave.
When informed that the repair might take up to an hour, Davis allegedly demanded that Nobles leave within 10 minutes.
Davis then retrieved a .22 caliber rifle from his bedroom, ignoring attempts by his grandfather and a witness to de-escalate the situation. The confrontation escalated when Davis confronted Nobles in the driveway.
Witnesses provided differing accounts of the moments leading up to the shooting:
- One witness said Nobles appeared to challenge Davis, saying, “Come at me,” before a single gunshot rang out.
- Another witness stated that Nobles appeared to charge at Davis, who then fired the weapon.
Police later found a loaded .22 caliber rifle in Davis’s bedroom and a shell casing near Nobles’s car. Evidence, including tools and a jack, confirmed Nobles was actively working on his car at the time of the shooting.
During an interview with authorities, Davis admitted to retrieving his rifle and confronting Nobles. He stated Nobles approached him aggressively with clenched fists but did not have any weapons or make verbal threats. Davis admitted to firing the shot that struck Nobles in the chest.
Afterward, Davis said he returned the rifle to his bedroom and waited for law enforcement to arrive. According to the affidavit, Davis told investigators he was not willing to engage in a physical altercation with Nobles and opted to shoot him instead.
The affidavit highlights a disturbing detail: after shooting Nobles, Davis reportedly told him, “Make sure you die slow.”
Brandon Michael Davis was taken into custody and is being held at the McLennan County Jail. His bond amount has not yet been disclosed.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and conflicting witness statements may play a significant role in determining the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.