The usual night fishing for three best friends turned out to be a horrific event, Friday evening.
Damion Tillman, 23 years old, Keven Springfield, 30 years old, and Brandon Rollins, 27 years old, were seen near Lake Streety Friday evening by Rollins' father.
The three were beaten and shot by still unidentified perpetrators.
Rollins was able to call his dad for help and tell him a few details of what happened before the 27-year-old son died.
What happened that Friday night
According to investigation, it is believed that Tillman was the first to arrive at the lake that Friday night. He was there to meet his best friends for night fishing.
Rollins and Springfield arrived next. There at the lake, they saw Tillman beaten and shot.
Rollins initially survived the attack. He was even able to call his father for help. Rollins' dad knew where his son went fishing, so he immediately went there.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said during a media briefing last Saturday that Rollins' father arrived at the scene but forgot to bring his cellphone with him.
He went back to a convenience store where a call to authorities was made.
Before Rollins succumbed to his death, he was still able to tell a few details about what happened to his dad.
Judd said, "What the murderers also did not count on was that Brandon had the opportunity to talk to his dad before he died."
Authorities believe that there is more than one perpetrator. Although there are no definite details if the victims knew the murderers, authorities believe it is possible that they do. Judd said, "Our intuitive skill tells, 'We don't just stumble upon someone in here.' This is a dirt road." He added, "It's not like there's a lot of people out here."
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Authorities call for leads
Judd shared that in his years of service as a sheriff, he has seen other murders, but this one is by far the worst. He said, "This is a horrific scene."
The Polk County Sheriff has put out 5,000 dollars as reward for anyone who can give any lead on the persons who committed the murder. Judd said, "We are seeking leads. We need help so that we can solve this crime sooner, rather than later."
Judd clarifies that the 5,000 dollars will be given to anyone who can give information that can lead to the arrest of the perpetrators. The person who will call the hotline does not need to appear in court.
"The victims, the parents, and their families deserve for us to solve this."
Judd assures that their department is doing its best to give justice to the three best friends' horrific death.
