Nashville, TN – Nearly a year after a truck driver was fatally shot in East Nashville, two suspects have been arrested in Florida in connection with the murder. The arrests come following a lengthy investigation by the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), which culminated in the capture of Charvelle Clark, 46, and Nikki Landry, 36, on December 18, 2024.
David White, a 37-year-old truck driver from North Carolina, was found dead inside the cab of his rig on January 8, 2023. His truck had been parked on Lucas Lane next to the Love’s Travel Stop in East Nashville. White had been last seen the evening before, around 7:20 p.m., purchasing food at the travel center. When his employer, KA Logistics, could not reach him, a welfare check was requested, and White was discovered unresponsive inside his vehicle.
KA Logistics issued a statement following White’s death, describing him as a dedicated and reliable professional who was well-liked by colleagues. “David was not just a member of the KA Logistics Inc. team; he was a dedicated professional, a reliable colleague, and a friend to many within our organization,” the statement read. “His unwavering commitment to his responsibilities and his positive demeanor left a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of working alongside him.”
Despite initial efforts to solve the case, including a public appeal for information regarding a vehicle of interest, authorities did not release further details for several months. The investigation into White’s death remained ongoing until December 19, when the MNPD announced the arrest of Clark and Landry, a couple from California and Louisiana, respectively.
According to MNPD, the suspects were indicted for second-degree murder in connection with White’s shooting. Authorities believe a dispute between the three individuals led to the fatal incident. The MNPD did not release additional specifics about the altercation that led to the shooting.
The breakthrough in the case came on December 18, when the Florida Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop in Bonifay, Florida, and arrested Clark and Landry. Both suspects were reportedly being held in the Holmes County Jail as fugitives from Nashville. They will be extradited to Tennessee to face charges in the near future.
The vehicle associated with the suspects—a four-door Dodge Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab pickup truck with tinted windows, black rims, chrome door handles, and a chrome RAM emblem—was identified early in the investigation, but the couple’s whereabouts remained unknown until their arrests.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the full details of the dispute between White and the suspects, and no further information about the case or the arrests has been made public at this time.
The tragic death of David White has left a profound impact on his colleagues at KA Logistics, who continue to mourn his loss. White’s positive attitude and dedication to his work were remembered fondly by those who knew him.
As the legal process moves forward, the MNPD continues to investigate the case, which now brings the promise of justice for White and his grieving family.