In the late hours of a Thursday night in Monroe, Louisiana, the life of 14-year-old Damion Travis Moore Jr. was tragically cut short. On May 22, 2025, the young freshman from Carroll High School was spending the night at a friend's house, enjoying an evening of video games. Around 11:30 p.m., he had a cheerful phone call with his mother, Shalanda Jackson, filled with laughter and jokes, a final conversation that would become a cherished and heartbreaking memory.
Later that night, near
the intersection of Sherrouse Avenue and Church Street, Damion was shot. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. He was rushed to the hospital, but his injuries proved to be too severe. After fighting for his life for two days, Damion Travis Moore Jr. died on Saturday, May 24, 2025. His sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through his family and the community, leaving them devastated and searching for answers.
In the wake of the tragedy, family and friends gathered to mourn the loss of a young life full of promise. His funeral was held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the First Baptist Church. As of now, details regarding any police investigation, potential suspects, or arrests made in connection with the shooting have not been publicly released. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones, who continue to grieve and await justice for Damion.
