In the quiet town of El Dorado, Arkansas, a bright and promising life was tragically cut short on the morning of April 22, 2023. Sixteen-year-old Brandon Treshun 'Trey' Mack, a Black male known for his contagious smile and loving heart, was fatally shot in the backyard of his home on North Mosby street. His sudden and violent death sent ripples of grief and shock through his family, friends, and the wider community.
Brandon was remembered as a special and amazing gift to his loved ones.
From a young age, he was an inquisitive and adventurous child with a great sense of humor. He was a student who had attended Morning Star Head Start, Yocum Elementary, Washington Middle School, Barton Junior High, and was enrolled at El Dorado High School at the time of his passing. His interests were varied, from a fascination with police officers and motorcycles as a toddler to a love for sneakers and basketball as he grew older. He was a young man who genuinely loved all people, as well as his many dogs and his horse.
In the wake of the shooting, the El Dorado Police Department acted swiftly, leading to the arrest of 19-year-old Camron Washington in connection with the murder. The investigation proceeded, and eventually, Washington pleaded guilty to the murder of Brandon Treshun 'Trey' Mack. This admission of guilt brought a significant development in the legal proceedings following the tragic loss of a young life, though it could never fill the void left by his absence. The community continues to mourn the devastating consequences of gun violence that took a beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend far too soon.
