Norman Evans Jr., a Black male reportedly in his 50s, was shot and killed at his Springhill, Louisiana, home on 3rd Street SE on March 1, 2025. He was inside watching television when gunfire came from outside; a bullet struck him in the head and he died. Two other people were in the residence at the time and were not injured.

Investigators linked the killing to an earlier altercation that same day between two groups of young people, during which shots were reportedly fired but no one was hurt. Police say the subsequent shooting at Evans’ home was retaliatory and was aimed to intimidate Evans because the son of his girlfriend had been involved in the earlier dispute.

A 17-year-old, Dereon Reese, was arrested and reportedly confessed to firing into the residence during questioning the next day. He has been charged with manslaughter and is held on $250,000 bond; his case is pending and he is presumed innocent.

Did anyone in Springhill see or hear anything related to the altercation or the shooting that night?