Jaelan Fowler was 18 when he was found with a gunshot wound to the head on Pecan Drive near St. Augustine Street in New Roads, Louisiana, on March 27, 2019. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and later died of his injuries.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of 19-year-old Javon Battiste on charges that included second-degree murder, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, and obstruction of justice. The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office also announced arrests of two other individuals in connection with Fowler’s death; their identities and specific charges were not widely reported.

The motive behind the shooting has not been made public, and details about the full circumstances and legal outcomes for all involved remain unclear. If anyone has information about Jaelan Fowler or the events on March 27, 2019, please come forward.