A graduation party in Marrero, Louisiana, on the evening of May 18, 2024, ended in a fatal shooting that claimed 17-year-old Dontrell Pierre. Gunfire near Rue Louis Philippe and Westwood Drive left Pierre with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital and later died. An adult male was also wounded and was reported in critical condition.

Investigators say Pierre and the other victim tried to flee in a vehicle that later crashed into a bus stop on Lapalco Boulevard about two miles away. One witness said an injured person climbed into her car pleading for help. Authorities believe the attack was not random and that a group of teenagers attended the party intending retaliation for earlier altercations.

Three suspects — Legend Baker, Skylor Johnson, and Jyron Cosse — were arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with Pierre’s death. Testimony indicates Baker allegedly organized the attack and was injured during the exchange of gunfire; after his vehicle crashed he waved down another car and was taken for medical attention. Anyone with information about the shooting or the victims is asked to come forward.