Who killed this 19 year old? Darren Lorenzo Brown, a 19-year-old African-American male, was fatally shot on the evening of Sunday, September 9, 2012, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. at the intersection of Apricot and Cherry Streets, just a few blocks from where he was raised. Authorities arriving at the scene discovered Brown lying in the street in front of a bar with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and body.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Raised by his grandmother, Angeline Jackson, Darren was described as a sweet baby who, as he grew older, began to associate with the wrong crowd. His grandmother expressed her love for him and her efforts to guide him away from a dangerous path. Prior to his death, Brown had been involved with the legal system and was sentenced to 18 months in Orleans Parish Prison for his role in a non-fatal shooting.
Concerned for his safety upon release, his grandmother had pleaded with a judge to have him serve his full sentence. She feared retaliation against him on the streets and even had premonitions of his death. Despite her pleas, Brown was released three months early. Tragically, his grandmother's fears were realized shortly after his release.
As of the latest available information, there have been no publicly announced arrests, and no suspects have been officially named in the murder of Darren Lorenzo Brown. The case remains unresolved. His funeral service was held on Monday, September 17, 2012, and he was interred at Providence Memorial Park.
