Decamren Sims, a 22-year-old male, tragically lost his life on December 17, 2022, in Midland, Texas. He was one of two victims found deceased in their apartment at The Ranch Apartments on Neely Avenue. The other victim, 20-year-old Anjaya Saddler, also succumbed to her injuries. A third individual, 21-year-old Deondrick Sims, who is Decamren's brother, was shot but survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred when suspects, later identified as Shawn Douglas Love and
Jamar Yusef Jackson Jr., forcibly entered the apartment and opened fire. According to witness accounts, the suspects were wearing black hoodies and ski masks. Decamren Sims was shot while trying to protect his brother and a female companion. The suspects fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of blood and chaos.
Following a thorough investigation, the Midland Police Department arrested Jordan Pierre Golden on December 22, 2022, for capital murder in connection with the deaths of Anjaya Saddler and Decamren Sims. Shawn Douglas Love and Jamar Yusef Jackson Jr. were later apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task Force in Dallas. Love and Jackson were charged with multiple counts of capital murder and other related offenses.
The case remains under investigation, with ongoing legal proceedings against the suspects. The Midland Police Department continues to work diligently to ensure justice for the victims and their families.
Decamren Sims' death has deeply affected the community, and his family and friends continue to seek closure and justice for the senseless act of violence that took his life.
