In a developing case that has drawn significant public attention, the mother of one of missing Huntsville realtor Ronald Dumas Jr.’s children has been charged with assault following a shooting incident last month. Authorities from the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) announced that Shakeria Samples is facing a first-degree aggravated assault charge after an altercation on Poole Drive on February 23, 2025. This incident adds a new layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation surrounding Dumas Jr.’s disappearance, which has already sparked widespread concern and appeals for more aggressive search efforts.
Shakeria Samples, who shares a son with Ronald Dumas Jr., has been a vocal advocate for the Dumas family ever since the realtor went missing in December 2024. She has actively participated in public appeals, urging authorities and the community to step up efforts to locate Dumas. This recent legal development, however, has shifted the spotlight onto her for different reasons. Police reports indicate that the shooting resulted from a confrontation between Samples and another woman, though details on the cause of their dispute remain unclear.
HPD officers responded to reports of a shooting around 4 a.m. on February 23 in the 2000 block of Poole Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. It was later revealed that a second injured woman had been transported to the hospital in a private vehicle. The police have yet to confirm whether Samples was the individual found at the scene or the one taken to the hospital. Fortunately, authorities have stated that both women’s injuries were not life-threatening, though the situation remains under investigation.
As the case unfolds, many questions remain unanswered. The connection between this altercation and the ongoing search for Ronald Dumas Jr. is unclear, though the timing has certainly raised eyebrows. The Huntsville Police Department has yet to provide additional updates on Dumas’s disappearance or the search for five individuals believed to be connected to his kidnapping. The lack of progress in the investigation has only heightened the community’s concern and frustration.
The disappearance of Ronald Dumas Jr. remains a critical and unresolved case in Huntsville, with both family and law enforcement working tirelessly for answers. With this recent development involving Shakeria Samples, the situation has become even more complex. As investigators continue to gather information, the public waits for clarity on both the assault case and the search for Dumas. Further updates are expected as more details emerge.