In the quiet community of New Iberia, Louisiana, the life of 35-year-old Lamarcus Kentrel Daniels was abruptly ended by gunfire on the night of Monday, October 28, 2024. Daniels, a lifelong resident of the city, was known by many as 'Marcus.' He was a father to a daughter, Lamiyah Daniels, and a stepfather to Oakley Lowe. He worked at Estes Refractory & Insulation and was remembered by loved ones as a man who cherished his family, especially the children in his life with whom he loved to play
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The evening of his death began with a sense of celebration, as Daniels had just marked his 35th birthday the previous day. He was sitting outside his mother's house on Lafayette Street, spending time with her. His mother, Tina Daniels, went inside her home, and only moments later, the sound of gunshots shattered the night's calm. She heard a single shot, a pause, and then a rapid succession of gunfire. Rushing back outside, she tragically found her son lying in the front yard.
New Iberia Police were called to the 600 block of Lafayette Street where they discovered Daniels' body. The Iberia Parish Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity and that he had died from gunshot wounds. In the days that followed, friends and family gathered for a balloon release to honor his memory, sharing stories of a man who was always jolly and deeply loved his family.
As of the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the New Iberia Police Department had not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the homicide. The investigation was reported to be ongoing, with law enforcement appealing to the public for any information that might lead to justice for Lamarcus Daniels and his grieving family. His mother expressed her profound loss and her desire for answers in the wake of her son's violent death.
