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Nakie James Brown

Case from Harvey, LA dated Jul 17, 2023

Victim Details

Name

Nakie James Brown

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Harvey

State

Date Of Death

2023-07-17

Age At Death

First Name

Nakie

Last Name

James Brown

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Case Description

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A normal workday at a Harvey shipyard turned tragic when a recently terminated employee returned to his former workplace and opened fire, taking the lives of two men, including 48-year-old Nakie James Brown. The incident, which unfolded at FMT Shipyard, also resulted in the death of 20-year-old Dustin Parrie Jr.

The perpetrator was identified as 31-year-old Willis Thomas Jr. Thomas had been fired from the shipyard the week prior to the shooting. His return to the facility was marked by vi ...

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NOLA.com: Fired employee kills 2 at Harvey shipyard before dying in shootout with deputies: JPSO

Family members mourn loss of two killed at FMT Shipyard - FOX 8

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Nakie James Brown

Case from Harvey, LA dated Jul 17, 2023

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