In Loving Memory — Honoring Tiara Jenkins and Samuel Seals
The Brookhaven community is facing an unimaginable wave of grief after a tragic and heartbreaking incident unfolded Monday morning on North Jackson Street. Around 11:00 a.m., officers with the Brookhaven Police Department responded to a residence where a deadly shooting had taken place—an event that would leave two young lives lost and an entire city mourning.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims inside the home, both suffering from fatal injuries. Lincoln County Coroner Blake Wallace later identified them as 29-year-old Tiara Jenkins and 27-year-old Samuel Seals. Their lives were cut short far too soon, leaving family members, friends, and neighbors devastated and searching for answers in the aftermath of sudden loss.
What began as an ordinary Monday morning quickly turned into a moment that will forever mark the hearts of everyone who knew and loved Tiara and Samuel. Investigators are working diligently to piece together what happened inside that North Jackson Street residence, but for the families grieving these losses, the pain is immediate, deep, and lasting.
Tiara Jenkins, at just 29, was a young woman filled with promise, purpose, and a spirit that touched so many around her. Her presence brought warmth to every room, and her compassion extended far beyond her years. Friends describe her as someone who uplifted others effortlessly—someone whose laughter could ease tension and whose kindness could soften even the hardest days. To lose her so abruptly is a heartbreak that words can scarcely capture.
Samuel Seals, only 27, was equally cherished. Known for his loyalty, his good heart, and his unwavering dedication to the people he cared about, Samuel built bonds rooted in love and respect. His life, though short, left an imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know him—an imprint full of memories, joy, and enduring admiration. The silence left in his absence is a heavy one, felt deeply by those who loved him.
Together, Tiara and Samuel leave behind not just grief, but also a legacy of love, connection, and shared moments that will live on through the people who cherished them. Their lives, intertwined in this tragedy, are now honored in heartfelt tributes—tributes filled with reverence, sorrow, and gratitude for the time they spent on this earth.
As Brookhaven Police continue their investigation, the community gathers in mourning, supporting one another with open arms and open hearts. Neighbors leave candles, families share memories, and friends cling to the photographs, smiles, and stories that now mean more than ever. In their collective grief, a sense of unity grows—proof that even in the darkest moments, love remains stronger than loss.
Today, we remember Tiara Jenkins and Samuel Seals not for the tragedy that ended their lives, but for the beauty, strength, and humanity they shared while they were here. Their spirits live on in the hearts of those they touched, in the lives they impacted, and in the love that continues long after their final day.
May Tiara and Samuel rest in eternal peace.
May their memories comfort, inspire, and remain forever cherished.