Derrick George, a 20-year-old from Beaumont, Texas, was fatally shot in the chest on September 5, 2014, in the 4100 block of Sparks Street. Known to family and friends as Lil’ D, he was the son of Derrick George Sr. and Kendra Yelling and had several siblings including Derrion, Jawad, Jawan, Tony, and Horatio. Derrick was taken to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, where he died from his injuries.

The shooting was described as the result of an ongoing dispute between Derrick and 27-year-old Beaumont resident Germaine Joseph Jackson. Jackson turned himself in to authorities on September 21, 2014, and was arrested and charged with murder. Derrick’s funeral was held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and he was buried at Live Oak Memorial Park.

If anyone knew Derrick or has information about the events leading up to his death, please share what you know.