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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.