On the evening of September 13, 2025, a tragic event unfolded at the Sycamore Apartments on Sycamore Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, leading to the death of 27-year-old Jaray Washington. Mr. Washington, a male resident of Baton Rouge, attempted to de-escalate a heated argument when he was fatally shot. Emergency services were called to the scene around 7:43 p.m., and Washington was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead.
The Baton Rouge Police Department swiftly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. Through their initial inquiries, detectives identified Trevionte Dequone Simpson as the primary suspect in the death of Jaray Washington. Investigators learned that Washington was acting as a peacemaker, trying to intervene in a dispute, which ultimately led to the fatal shooting. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued for Simpson.
A few days later, on September 18, 2025, detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department located and apprehended Tre'Vionte Simpson. Following his arrest, Simpson was transported to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. He was booked on multiple charges, including Second Degree Murder, Illegal Use of Weapons, and being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Further details regarding the progression of the case through the legal system, including information on a trial or potential conviction, have not been made publicly available.
