In the quiet town of Crowley, Louisiana, a violent act shattered the peace on a summer evening, leaving a family to mourn the loss of 23-year-old Kenneth Drake. On Saturday, August 2, 2014, Drake, a Black male, was fatally shot in a residence located in the 1000 block of West Seventh Street. The incident was not a random act of violence; an investigation revealed that the suspect had intentionally forced his way into the home, specifically seeking out Drake.
Within days of the shooting,
the Crowley Police Department identified the suspect as 21-year-old Damaris Harmon, also of Crowley. A warrant was issued for his arrest on a charge of first-degree murder. Harmon was described as a Black male, standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. Authorities warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous. After a brief period as a fugitive, Harmon turned himself into the authorities on August 9, 2014.
Following his arrest, the legal process began. In March 2020, it was reported that Harmon was out on bond for the 2014 murder charge and that his prosecution was still ongoing. During this time, Harmon was arrested in connection with a separate shooting incident in Rayne, Louisiana. He faced charges of attempted second-degree murder, obstruction of justice, and illegal carrying of a firearm for this unrelated event.
Despite the initial charge and Harmon's subsequent surrender to authorities, publicly available information does not detail the final resolution of the first-degree murder charge against him in connection with the death of Kenneth Drake. Details regarding a trial, conviction, or sentencing in this specific case have not been made available in online sources.
