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 Davisโs 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 Noblesโs 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.
Crime
Mustapha Kharbouch Now-Deleted 2024 Manifesto Published in Institute for Palestine Studies Recovered
Brown University has removed multiple online references to student activist Mustapha Kharbouch in the days following a deadly campus shooting, a move that has drawn public attention amid heightened online speculationโdespite law enforcement officials confirming that no suspects or persons of interest have been identified in the investigation.
Archived versions of Brown University webpages show that Kharbouch, a first-year student at the time, was previously listed in several university-affiliated roles, including as a student assistant and Cultural Programming Coordinator connected to the Global Brown Center.
His academic interests were described as focusing on International and Public Affairs and Anthropology, with involvement in Middle Eastโfocused academic, cultural, and student programming.
Those pages are no longer accessible, and Kharbouchโs social media accounts have also been deactivated.
A verified buyer from the United States with the name “Mustapha K.” reviewed a 9MM muzzle brake through the Wing Tactical website on December 29th, 2024 โ the same caliber used in the Brown shooting.
There are approximately a few hundred people in the entire United States with that first name + last initial combination.
University officials have not issued a public explanation for the removal of the online profiles.
The changes occurred as online speculation intensified in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, with social media users circulating screenshots of archived university pages and past writings associated with Kharbouch.
Among the materials resurfaced by online users was a 2024 essay authored by Kharbouch and published by the Institute for Palestine Studies as part of a special student essay series titled Genocide in Gaza: Student Essays โ Brown University Encampment 2024.
The essay, titled โI Hear the Voice of My Ancestors Calling: From the Camps to the Campus,โ was published on August 13, 2024, months before the shooting. The piece is a first-person reflective essay examining Palestinian identity, intergenerational memory, student activism, and questions of hope amid displacement, war, and protest.
The article includes poetic excerpts adapted from โAncestors Song,โ a chant popularized during student-led Palestine solidarity actions at Brown University, and documents Kharbouchโs participation in campus organizing efforts, including sit-ins, hunger strikes, rallies, and the Brown Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
The essay situates these experiences within a broader discussion of decolonial thought, feminist theory, and Palestinian history, including reflections on the 1948 Nakba and the authorโs family history as a third-generation stateless Palestinian refugee raised in Lebanon.
The content of the essay is ideological, autobiographical, and academic in nature.
There is no reference to violence on campus, nor any indication of intent or planning related to criminal activity.
The Institute for Palestine Studies has not issued any statement suggesting the piece is under review or connected to the shooting.
Despite widespread online conjecture, law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Providence Police, have not named Mustapha Kharbouch as a suspect or person of interest, and have publicly stated that there is no evidence linking him to the shooting.
Investigators have emphasized that the case remains active and that conclusions are being guided strictly by verified evidence.
Authorities have cautioned against drawing inferences from online speculation, warning that unsubstantiated claims can compromise investigations and cause undue harm to individuals not implicated by facts.
Media analysts and campus observers have suggested that Brown Universityโs decision to remove online references may have been taken as a protective or precautionary measure, particularly as misinformation and harassment proliferated across social media platforms following the attack.
Similar actions have been taken by institutions in other high-profile incidents to limit doxxing, targeted harassment, or the misinterpretation of publicly available biographical information during periods of heightened tension.
Brown University has not confirmed whether the removals were temporary, administrative, or safety-related in nature.
Authorities continue to urge the public to rely on confirmed information released by law enforcement and to avoid amplifying unverified narratives.
As of the most recent update, no arrests have been announced, no individuals have been publicly identified as suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with credible information related to the shooting has been asked to contact investigators directly.