MARRERO, La. (WGNO) — Police in Jefferson Parish have announced three arrests made in connection the 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot this week.
On Tuesday, February 22, JPSO announced that 18-year-old Davon Gilmore, 18-year Daveon Gilmore, and a juvenile male have been arrested in connection to the death of 16-year-old Ahmad Howard.
Davon Gilmore faces a second-degree murder charge with a $500,000 bond.
Daveon Gilmore has been charged with illegal use of a weapon, aggravated criminal damage to property, and second-degree murder on no bond.
The incident dates back to 7:30 a.m. on Monday, February 21, when JPSO deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 1800 block of Betty Street in Marrero.
When they arrived, police found a teenage boy suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was declared dead on the scene, then ruling the case a homicide.
Family members identified the victim as Howard, a junior at John Ehret High School.
JPSO has not yet released a motive in the shooting.
Police continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with any information is urged to contact the JPSO homicide unit at 504-364-5300 or submit an anonymous tip to Crimestoppers.