In the early hours of February 17, 2025, 19-year-old Eric Stanley, a Black/African American male, was shot and killed in Brunswick, Georgia, after a physical altercation that involved several women and escalated into gunfire on the 3200 block of Brailsford Avenue. Eric and his 17-year-old brother, Xavier Buggs, were both taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. Stanley was remembered as a loving and energetic young man who had received accolades in sports and music.

Authorities arrested 24-year-old Kevin Bernard Pinkney Jr., charging him with two counts of murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Three women—Precious Bradley, 28; Keyuana Billings, 28; and Kyara Pierce, 24—were later arrested and charged each with two counts of being a party to the crime of murder; Bradley also faced a simple battery charge. The investigation remains ongoing and officials say further arrests could be made.

If anyone witnessed the altercation on Brailsford Avenue or has information about the shooting, please come forward to assist investigators.