On the evening of January 23, 2014, 17-year-old D’Markus McKnight was shot and killed inside a Northshore bar in Natalbany, Louisiana, after an altercation escalated. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office responded and opened a homicide investigation.

Within a day authorities identified two suspects and made arrests. Carlos Heard was booked on a charge of second-degree murder alleged to be for the shooter’s role, and Troy Toney of Hammond was charged with accessory after the fact to second-degree murder. Investigators continued gathering evidence and witness statements as the case moved into the legal process.

McKnight’s death devastated the community and left questions about what sparked the fight that night and who else might have information. If anyone witnessed the incident or has relevant information, please come forward to assist the investigation.