Anjaya L. Saddler, a 20-year-old female of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on December 17, 2022, in Midland, Texas. She was found deceased in her apartment at The Ranch Apartments along with Decamren Sims, a 22-year-old male. Another victim, Deondrick Sims, 21, was also shot but survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Midland Police Department launched an investigation and identified three suspects: Jordan Pierre Golden, Shawn Douglas Love, and Jamar Yusef
Jackson Jr. Golden was arrested on December 22, 2022, for capital murder. Love and Jackson were later arrested in Dallas by the U.S. Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task Force. Love was charged with three counts of capital murder, while Jackson faced similar charges along with additional counts of assault on a family member and evading arrest.
The investigation revealed that the suspects went to the apartment complex on December 17, 2022, and opened fire on the victims. The surviving victim described the suspects as black males wearing black hoodies and ski masks. The case remains ongoing, with the suspects awaiting trial and further legal proceedings.
Anjaya Saddler was remembered fondly by her family and friends as a loving and creative individual who enjoyed working with children and playing basketball. Her untimely death has left a significant impact on her loved ones and the community.
