In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Baker, Louisiana, the life of 21-year-old Javon Quatrevingt was tragically cut short. On May 16, 2026, Quatrevingt was fatally shot near the intersection of Chemin Drive and Groom Road. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office confirmed his death at the scene, leaving his family and the local community in mourning. Remembered by the nickname "Jay Jay," he was a resident of Port Allen and a native of Baton Rouge.
His family described him as a kindhearted and loyal young man who was deeply protective of his loved ones, someone who would give the shirt off his back for those he considered family. He was a father to a son, Javon Quatrevingt, Jr.
The Baker Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the shooting. Their efforts led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the homicide. The individual taken into custody was identified as 17-year-old Gregory Johnson Jr. Despite his age, authorities announced that Johnson would face charges as an adult. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn confirmed that the charge filed against him was second-degree murder. While an arrest has been made, specific details regarding the motive and the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter have not been extensively released by law enforcement, though some reports indicated the shooting may have occurred during a drug transaction.
The case against Gregory Johnson Jr. is now moving through the judicial system. The community, shaken by the violent loss of a young life, awaits further details to emerge from the ongoing investigation. As friends and family of Javon Quatrevingt navigate their grief, the legal proceedings will determine the accountability for his death. The arrest of a teenage suspect on a serious murder charge underscores the tragic nature of the incident. The case is an active investigation, and further information is expected to be released as it progresses through the courts.
