A late-night double murder has left the city of Reidsville rattled after 42-year-old Samuel L. Brooks and 37-year-old Shanika D. Penn were found shot to death in the 500 block of Roach Street.
The deadly shooting unfolded around 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, prompting a response from Reidsville Police and Rockingham County EMS. Despite efforts to save them, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
The two victims were related.


What We Know So Far
Police say homicide detectives are actively investigating. A “person of interest” has been identified, but no arrests have been made as of now. Details remain limited as officials continue piecing together what led to this fatal encounter.

