In the late afternoon of May 14, 2026, a dispute in a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, parking lot escalated to a moment of violence that would ultimately claim the life of 28-year-old Na’Quail Weaver. The incident occurred at approximately 3:07 p.m. in the parking lot of The Athlete's Foot store located at 4373 Florida Boulevard. Baton Rouge Police Department officers were dispatched to the scene where they discovered Weaver suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.
He was immediately transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where medical personnel fought to save his life. Despite their efforts, Weaver succumbed to his injuries a week later, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as confirmed by the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office.
The investigation into the shooting quickly pointed to a suspect, 26-year-old Deandre Selmon. Authorities indicated that the fatal encounter was not a random act of violence, but rather stemmed from a prior altercation between Selmon and Weaver. In a significant development, on the Saturday following the shooting, Deandre Selmon, accompanied by his attorney, turned himself in to law enforcement officials. He was initially booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated battery, and illegal use of a weapon. Police records also noted that Selmon had a prior criminal history that included the illegal handling of machine guns. Following Weaver's death, the charges against Selmon were upgraded to second-degree murder.
The community was left to mourn the loss of Na'Quail Weaver, who was remembered by friends and loved ones as a warm and approachable person with a natural ability to connect with others. Tributes poured in from those who knew him, choosing to focus on the positive memories and the impact he had on their lives rather than the tragic circumstances of his death. Law enforcement officials have continued their investigation into the full circumstances of the shooting, urging the community to avoid speculation as the legal process moves forward. The case against Deandre Selmon represents the pursuit of justice for a life cut short, with the initial arrest and serious charges marking the beginning of what is anticipated to be a thorough judicial process to address the events that transpired on that May afternoon.
