Braxton Dent, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on the evening of Friday, July 20, 2018, in his hometown of Marrero, Louisiana. The incident that led to his untimely death unfolded outside a bar on Ames Boulevard, a scene that quickly turned from a typical night out to one of violence and loss. Dent was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound and was rushed to a local hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into the shooting was handled by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. In the days following the fatal event, authorities identified a suspect, Keyondre Cains, who was 22 years old at the time. An arrest warrant was issued, and Cains was taken into custody on July 24, 2018.
He was subsequently booked with one count of second-degree murder in connection with Braxton Dent's death.
According to the arrest warrant, the altercation that resulted in the shooting began inside the bar and escalated, eventually spilling out into the parking lot. It was there that Cains allegedly armed himself with a handgun and fired at Dent. A witness at the scene later identified Keyondre Cains as the individual responsible for the shooting, providing crucial evidence for the investigators. The motive behind the dispute that led to this tragic loss of life has not been made publicly available.
