Lashun Dominique Brower, a 23-year-old African American male from Aberdeen, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on December 10, 2017. The incident occurred at a residence on Meredith Drive, where law enforcement officials responded to a report of a person shot. Brower was transported to FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
The investigation into Brower's death led to the arrest of two suspects.
Shakeil Kerdim Cooper, a 20-year-old male from Fayetteville, was apprehended on December 22, 2017. Cooper faced multiple charges, including murder, second-degree kidnapping, discharging a weapon into a dwelling, and robbery with a dangerous weapon. He was held without bond in the Moore County Detention Center pending his initial court appearance on January 9, 2018.
A second suspect, 19-year-old Calyndell Omari Miller from Raeford, was taken into custody on December 27, 2017. Miller was also charged with murder, second-degree kidnapping, and robbery with a dangerous weapon. Like Cooper, Miller was held without bond in the Moore County Detention Center, awaiting his initial court appearance on January 9, 2018.
The investigation into Brower's death revealed that the shooting was a result of a robbery gone wrong. Both suspects were believed to have targeted Brower with the intent to rob him, leading to the fatal confrontation. The case highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence and its devastating impact on communities.
Brower's family and friends were left to mourn the loss of a young man whose life was cut short by senseless violence. His father, Sammy Brower, spoke out about the tragedy, emphasizing the need for community efforts to address and prevent such incidents. The case remains a poignant reminder of the importance of addressing the root causes of violence and working towards a safer society for all.
