Justine Jermanie Brown, a 32-year-old resident of Livingston, Texas, tragically lost his life on December 23, 2019. Brown was shot multiple times during an altercation at Ridgecrest Apartments in Livingston. The incident occurred around 10:20 AM when officers from the Livingston Police Department responded to reports of shots fired. Brown was transported to CHI St.
Luke's Memorial Hospital by private vehicle but succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation revealed that Justine Jermanie Brown and Jermichael Lynn Harrell, a 21-year-old resident of Livingston, were involved in a domestic dispute over a child. During the dispute, Harrell allegedly produced a handgun and shot Brown several times, leading to his death. Witnesses at the scene identified Harrell as the shooter.
Following the incident, Jermichael Lynn Harrell turned himself in to the authorities without incident and was charged with first-degree murder. He was taken into custody and held at the Polk County Jail with a bond set at $500,000. The case remains an ongoing investigation, with officers and detectives continuing to interview witnesses and collect evidence.
The tragic death of Justine Jermanie Brown has left the community in shock and sorrow, as they mourn the loss of a young life cut short by violence. The legal proceedings against Harrell continue as the justice system seeks to hold him accountable for his actions.
