Davonta D.J. Michel Jr.

Death by Force

On February 22, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Raceland, Louisiana, resulting in the death of six-year-old Davonta "D.J." Michel Jr. At approximately 7:45 p.m., a 911 call was made from a residence on the 2000 block of Louisiana Highway 182, reporting that a small child had been shot and was unresponsive.

The investigation by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office revealed that D.J. and his six-year-old brother had found a loaded handgun in a bedroom at the residence. The boys began ...Read More

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