Shooting at HARDTIMES RD on 03/26/2025 2:53 PM
Type: Shooting
Date: 03/26/2025 2:53 PM
Description: Shots Fired : This Is From The Prince Edward County Sheriff Calls For Service. Information Is Subject To Change.
Address: HARDTIMES RD, Prince Edward County, VA
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Lateasha BrooksMissing Age
20Est. Current Age
42Last Seen
Farmville, VA on 08/31/2002Physical Description
Race: Black Ethnicity: African American Gender: Female Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 4' 10" - 4' 11" Weight: 130 lbsCase Number
MP53300Area Cold Cases
Name
Allen RipkaAge
33Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 11, 1998, the victims, identified as shelly schantz and allen ripka, were discovered deceased inside their residence located in the 300 block of sleepy duck road. Both victims appeared to have been shot "Execution style" by a person or persons possibly known to them.Agency
Virginia State Police