In the late afternoon of May 12, 2024, a day filled with celebration turned into a scene of tragedy in New Iberia, Louisiana. Daiquan Branch, a 21-year-old Black male, was at a birthday party on Jordan Street, surrounded by friends and family. The joyous atmosphere was shattered around 5:30 p.m. when gunshots rang out, causing chaos and panic among the attendees, which included children who had been playing nearby.
In the midst of the confusion, Branch was struck by gunfire. The violence
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