Two Arrested in Florida for January 2023 Murder of Truck Driver in East Nashville

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.

Teenager Faces Homicide Charges in Deadly Nashville Shooting

Nashville, TN — A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges, including criminal homicide, in connection with a deadly shooting at an after-hours club in South Nashville earlier this month. The shooting, which took place in the early hours of December 1, left 18-year-old Ashley Dominguez dead and two others injured.

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the incident occurred at a club located in the 900 block of Murfreesboro Pike. Witnesses reported that a heated argument preceded the gunfire, which was directed at a vehicle containing five individuals. Dominguez, who was seated in the backseat, was critically injured in the attack. The driver of the vehicle immediately sought help, pulling into an office building parking lot in the 1300 block of Murfreesboro Pike after realizing that Dominguez and two other young women, both 19 years old, had been shot.

The victims were transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where Dominguez was later pronounced dead. The two other women, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, were treated and released.

Following the shooting, a swift response from the MNPD’s Community Safety Center played a key role in identifying a suspect. Surveillance footage captured by operators at the center helped detectives develop 15-year-old Yariel Sandoval, from Clarksville, as a potential suspect. Further investigation by the MNPD’s Homicide Unit, in coordination with the Clarksville Police Department and other law enforcement agencies, led to Sandoval’s arrest on December 18.

Sandoval was taken into custody on outstanding warrants for criminal homicide and related charges. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional individuals being involved in the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

The news of Sandoval’s arrest comes just days after a candlelight vigil was held in honor of Ashley Dominguez. Family members, friends, and supporters gathered at the Historic Metro Courthouse to remember the young woman and to advocate for an end to gun violence in the community.

Melissa Alvarez-Zabriskie, founder of the Tennessee Hispanic Action Network, spoke at the vigil, emphasizing the deep emotional toll Dominguez’s death has had on her family. “One of the things that Ashley’s mom wanted was to make sure people knew that Ashley was a real person,” Alvarez-Zabriskie said. “This tragedy not only cut her daughter’s life short, but it has sent ripples throughout her family and the entire community. Her mom doesn’t want this to happen to other kids. Today it could be her daughter, but tomorrow it could be someone else’s.”

The shooting has raised further concerns about the growing prevalence of gun violence in Nashville, especially among young people. As the investigation continues, authorities are calling for the community’s support in addressing the factors contributing to such violent incidents.

While details about the specific circumstances of the shooting remain scarce, the arrest of Sandoval has brought some sense of closure to the investigation, though it has done little to ease the grief of a family mourning the loss of a beloved daughter.

The case underscores the ongoing challenge of youth violence and the need for broader efforts to address gun safety, mental health, and community-based intervention programs in Nashville and beyond.