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July 3, 2023

Brookhaven man accused in death of woman, her unborn child, and her brother

Therese Apel

A Brookhaven man was arrested after police say he allegedly killed a pregnant woman and her brother.

According to reports, Kelvin White, 21, was arrested after Shanecia Ferdinand, 28, her unborn baby, and her brother Ladarius Rockingham, 30, were found fatally shot just before 11 p.m. Saturday on South Railroad Avenue.

Authorities say the shootings are a result of a domestic dispute of some kind.

White is charged with two counts of capital murder and one count of first-degree murder.

The investigation is ongoing.

/// Brookhaven, Homicide

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