East Carroll Parish, Louisiana - A devastating incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, July 7, 2024, near Charles D Jones Boulevard, in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana leaving one teenager dead and another injured. The Louisiana State Police/CID/Detectives-Monroe Field Office (LSP MFO) was called to the scene to investigate the homicide, alongside the East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office (ECPSO).
According to authorities, 19-year-old Earineca Brown was shot and later succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital. A 15-year-old juvenile also suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was treated and released.
Detectives have identified the suspect as a 16-year-old male who, according to Louisiana State Police, confessed to shooting towards a group of people attending a "block party." The teenager was arrested and charged with second-degree murder (LRS 14:30.1) and attempted second-degree murder. He is currently being held at the Jackson Parish Correctional Center/Juvenile Section without bond.
The LSP MFO is leading the ongoing investigation, with the ECPSO providing assistance. While the investigation remains active, no further information is available at this time.
Louisiana State Police is urging anyone with information, pictures, or videos related to the incident to come forward and share their evidence. The public can report any suspicious or criminal activity through the LSP online reporting system, which is accessible and secure. To submit a report, visit lsp.org and click "Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity" or call the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.