BEDFORD – The murder trial for Casey Brown, the man accused in the February 2024 death of 21-year-old Kobe Stancombe, is scheduled to begin in Lawrence County Superior Court I. The trial is expected to run from November 12- 21, 2025.
Brown faces multiple serious charges, including murder, attempted murder, and criminal confinement with a deadly weapon.
The charges stem from a shooting incident on February 25, 2024, which took place inside a Jeep occupied by Brown, Stancombe, and a third individual, Bradley Harper.
Authorities allege that following the fatal shooting of Stancombe, Brown attempted to shoot Harper, who managed to flee the vehicle. Brown is also charged with holding Harper against his will before allegedly forcing him to flee the scene.
Following the incident, police located the Jeep in Paoli, leading to a pursuit. During the subsequent felony stop, Bradley Harper reportedly complied with officers. However, Casey Brown allegedly refused to surrender, resulting in an hours-long standoff.
Officers deployed pepper balls and gas canisters in an effort to get Brown to comply. The standoff concluded when Brown shot himself. Officers immediately administered life-saving measures, and Brown was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Brown was released from the hospital on March 8, 2024, and was subsequently transported to the Lawrence County Jail to face his charges.
It is essential to note that all individuals facing criminal charges are considered innocent until proven guilty through a fair and due legal process. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
