In the spring of 2017, a violent feud between rival gangs in New Orleans claimed the life of 24-year-old Terrance Terrell Augustine. On the evening of Wednesday, May 3, 2017, Augustine was involved in a shooting incident at the Bernmas Apartments. During the altercation, he was struck by return fire and fatally wounded.
Subsequent investigations into the shooting revealed that Augustine was a member of the Byrd Gang.
Authorities reported that on the day of his death, Augustine accompanied a fellow gang member, Tyrone Bovia, to the apartment complex with the intent of targeting a member of the rival Ghost Gang. Another individual associated with the Byrd Gang, James Alexander, was also implicated in the events of that day.
In the aftermath of the shooting, legal proceedings were initiated against those involved. Tyrone Bovia was convicted for his role in the incident that led to Augustine's death. James Alexander ultimately pleaded guilty to charges related to the shooting. The investigation and subsequent convictions highlighted the ongoing gang violence that plagued the city and the tragic consequences for those involved.
