On a tragic Sunday night in New Iberia, Louisiana, the life of 31-year-old Dewanna Broussard was cut short in a senseless act of violence. On August 25, 2024, Broussard, a mother of three, was fatally shot on Sofas Street. The incident, which also claimed the life of 36-year-old Kasey Egbi, left the community in shock and Broussard's family grappling with an immense loss.
Dewanna was remembered by her loved ones as a caring individual.
Her family expressed their profound grief and bewilderment at the violent nature of her death, emphasizing that she did not deserve such a fate. The shooting was a brutal event that not only took two lives but also left another female with minor injuries, scarring a neighborhood and a family forever. Broussard's children, aged between eight and twelve at the time of her death, were left without their mother, a painful reality her family lamented.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, which occurred around 9:15 p.m., the New Iberia Police Department launched an investigation into the double homicide. Officers arrived at the scene to find a chaotic and tragic situation. Despite their efforts and the ongoing investigation, details regarding a motive for the shooting have not been released to the public.
As of late 2024, there has been no public announcement regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the deaths of Dewanna Broussard and Kasey Egbi. The case remains an open investigation, and the community, along with the victims' families, awaits answers and justice. The lack of resolution in identifying those responsible for the fatal shooting continues to cast a somber shadow over the city of New Iberia.
