Crime
45-Year-Old Samuel Yoder Identified as Victim in Perry County Shooting, Suspect Charged with Criminal Homicide
PERRY COUNTY, TN – Anthony Boberg, 36, has been charged with criminal homicide and is currently being held without bond in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend in Perry County, according to Sheriff Nick Weems.
The incident took place on Meditation Lane in the southern portion of Perry County. Sheriff Weems stated that a dispute between neighbors over dogs escalated into violence, resulting in the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Samuel Yoder.
Deputies with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene on Sunday afternoon and discovered Yoder deceased.
Following the initial investigation, authorities identified Boberg as the suspect. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Perry County Jail, where he remains detained without bond.
At the request of 32nd Judicial District Attorney General Hans Schwendimann, special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) have been assigned to assist in the investigation.
Sheriff Weems emphasized that no additional details are available at this time, as the case remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Perry County Sheriff’s Office or TBI.
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.