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Laplace Today
By the People, for the People
Edgard teen shot after dispute at pool party
18-year-old suspect arrested and charged with aggravated battery and armed robbery
Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:42pm
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A violent crime involving a teenage victim exposes the need for greater community resources to address youth violence.Laplace TodayAn 18-year-old Edgard man named Da'marcus Turley was arrested and charged with aggravated second-degree battery and armed robbery after he allegedly shot a 14-year-old boy following a dispute that occurred after a pool party in the 200 block of Castle Drive in Edgard, Louisiana.
Why it matters
Violent crimes involving teenagers are concerning for the local community, raising questions about youth violence, access to firearms, and the need for improved conflict resolution programs and resources for at-risk youth.
The details
According to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a shooting around 8:22 p.m. on Central Avenue, where they found the 14-year-old victim lying in a front yard with a gunshot wound to his thigh. A deputy applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding before the teen was transported to the hospital and later released after treatment. Investigators determined that Turley had attempted to take a toy gun from the victim's backpack, then chased the teen and shot him.
- The incident occurred around 8:22 p.m. on April 2, 2026.
- Turley was arrested at his home later that night.
The players
Da'marcus Turley
An 18-year-old Edgard resident who was arrested and charged with aggravated second-degree battery and armed robbery.
The 14-year-old victim
A teenager who was shot in the thigh following a dispute with Turley after a pool party.
What’s next
Turley is being held in the parish jail in LaPlace on a $115,000 bond, and the judge will determine if he will be granted bail.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of youth violence and the need for community-based solutions to address the root causes and provide support for at-risk youth to prevent such incidents from occurring.
