An 18-year-old in Texas has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a man who was in his driveway changing a tire. The tragic incident took place in Eddy, a small town in McLennan County, leaving the community shaken.
The suspect, Brandon Michael Davis, is accused of fatally shooting Dustin Nobles in the chest on Sunday. According to police reports, Davis didn’t just shoot Nobles but also made a chilling remark afterward, telling him, “Make sure you die slow.” Davis is now facing a murder charge and is being held without bond.
The events unfolded on Old Moody Road, where police responded to reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Nobles lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his chest. Nearby, his car was propped up on a jack, with the front passenger-side wheel removed and a tool bag sitting close by. Paramedics tried to save him but were unable to, and Nobles was pronounced dead at 1:04 p.m.
Davis was still at the scene when officers arrived, along with two witnesses who later spoke to the police. One of the witnesses explained that Nobles and Davis had a rocky history. Nobles had apparently come to the property to fix his car, but things quickly escalated.
The witness said he went to wake Davis, who was sleeping at the time, to let him know that Nobles was outside. When Davis heard this, he became angry and asked his grandfather to tell Nobles to leave. The grandfather reportedly spoke to Nobles, who said he needed about 30 to 60 minutes to fix his car and go. This didn’t sit well with Davis, who demanded the man leave in just 10 minutes. An argument broke out between Davis and his grandfather, but Davis eventually went outside himself to deliver the ultimatum.
Witnesses say Davis warned Nobles several times before going back inside to grab a firearm. When he returned, the situation took a deadly turn. Nobles, who was shirtless and unarmed, reportedly stepped toward Davis with his fists clenched. Davis later told police that he felt threatened, though Nobles did not verbally threaten or attack him.
Davis claimed he didn’t want to fight, so he shot Nobles in the chest. After being hit, Nobles cried out that he was dying. Davis’s response was cold and chilling: “Make sure you die slow.”
After the shooting, Davis was taken into custody and agreed to speak with investigators. During his interview, he admitted to being angry about Nobles being on the property and said that’s why he grabbed his rifle. Despite his claims of feeling threatened, police noted that Nobles was unarmed.
Davis is currently being held in the McLennan County Jail as authorities continue their investigation. This senseless act of violence has left many in the Eddy community questioning how a disagreement over a car repair ended so tragically.