A quiet Sunday afternoon in New Iberia, Louisiana, was shattered by gunfire on June 14, 2020, resulting in the tragic death of 13-year-old Demarcus Domond Brown, Jr. The young male was the victim of a drive-by shooting that occurred in broad daylight in the 500 block of Johnston Street. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene, his life cut short by the senseless act of violence.
The tragedy was compounded for the family a week later.
Demarcus's 18-year-old brother, Tre'jon Norman, was also critically injured in the same shooting. After being transported to a local hospital and fighting for his life for a week, Norman succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, June 21. The loss of both sons devastated their mother and the New Iberia community.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials began their investigation into the double homicide. However, the initial reports in June of 2020 indicated that no arrests had been made in connection with the case. Online sources available have not provided any subsequent updates regarding the identification or apprehension of any suspects involved in the deaths of Demarcus Brown Jr. and Tre'jon Norman. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for their family and community.
