Donovan King, a 37-year-old African American man, was found dead outside a residence in the 400 block of Frederick Drive in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Deputies from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office arrived at 8:56 p.m. on February 19, 2018, and discovered King with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was classified as a homicide and was the parish’s first for that year.

Investigators identified 19-year-old Marlon Johnson, who lived at the house where King’s body was found, as a suspect. Detectives learned the two had a verbal altercation earlier that day. Johnson initially denied involvement, then later told investigators he had shot King and claimed self-defense. Authorities reported the evidence and Johnson’s statement led them to conclude the killing was not self-defense and Johnson was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

If anyone knew Donovan King or has information about the February 19, 2018 incident, please come forward.