An 18-year-old male, Damarion Deshawn Tyrell Lewis, was shot and killed in Natchitoches, Louisiana, on the night of April 1, 2026. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating his death as a homicide.
Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Independence Drive around 11:12 p.m. following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered Lewis inside with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
He was transported to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and later airlifted to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators at the scene found that the suspect or suspects had fled before law enforcement arrived. They recovered multiple shell casings from the roadway, and the residence also had damage from several gunshots.
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office has stated that the investigation is active and ongoing. They have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting, including any potential home surveillance footage, to contact their Criminal Investigations Division. At this time, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the death of Damarion Deshawn Tyrell Lewis.
