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.