Jason Dennis Braley, a 35-year-old man from Gold Hill, North Carolina, tragically passed away on June 25, 2018, in Albemarle, NC. Born on May 31, 1983, in Stanly County, Jason was the son of Leamond Carl Braley, known as "Bubba," and Rita Forte Lomax. He was a beloved member of his community, survived by his daughter, Nayla Jane Braley, and his brothers, Brandon, Justin, and Brent Braley.
On the morning of June 25, 2018, Jason Braley was found dead on Anderson Road near the VFW Hut in
Albemarle. The Albemarle Police Department responded to a call about shots fired at approximately 10:34 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Jason's body with multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation revealed that Jason had been involved in a heated argument with Hasan Akeem Webster, a 25-year-old man from Badin, NC. The altercation escalated, leading Webster to display a firearm and shoot Jason multiple times.
Hasan Akeem Webster was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree murder. The police investigation indicated that Webster and Braley knew each other and had a confrontation earlier that day. Webster recorded the argument on his phone, using the app Snapchat, and sent the video out before the police arrived. The video corroborated Webster's account of the events leading up to the shooting.
The motive behind the shooting appeared to be a dispute over a girl, as suggested by the police. Webster was taken into custody and held at the Stanly County Jail. The firearm used in the shooting was confirmed to be legal, although specific details about the weapon were not released.
Jason Dennis Braley's death was a significant loss to his family and community. His funeral service was held at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel, followed by burial at Palestine Cemetery in Albemarle. The family received an outpouring of support from friends and loved ones during this difficult time.
