14-Year-Old Demarrion Carter Fatally Shot in LaGrange, Georgia: Police Search for Answers
LaGrange, GA – A quiet evening turned tragic on Friday, April 11, 2025, as a 14-year-old boy was gunned down outside his home in a heartbreaking act of violence that has shaken the LaGrange community to its core.
At approximately 7:40 PM, officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to emergency calls reporting a shooting near Monroe Street, a residential area not far from downtown. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they discovered that the victim, later identified as Demarrion Carter, had already been rushed to a nearby hospital by family members desperate to save his life.
Despite the efforts of medical staff, Demarrion succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The young teen had sustained critical gunshot wounds, and his death has been ruled a homicide.
A Life Cut Short
According to preliminary findings from the Criminal Investigations Division, Demarrion Carter had been standing outside his residence when an unidentified suspect approached and opened fire without warning. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and the suspect fled the scene before police could arrive.
Police have not yet released information regarding potential suspects or leads, but investigators are pursuing multiple avenues and urging members of the community to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying the shooter.
“We are doing everything we can to find out who did this and why,” said a spokesperson for the LaGrange Police Department. “A 14-year-old child is gone, and someone out there knows what happened. We’re asking for the public’s help to bring justice to this family.”
Community Devastated by Violence
The news of Demarrion’s death sent shockwaves through the LaGrange community, where residents, clergy, and civic leaders have expressed outrage, sadness, and disbelief. Friends and neighbors describe Demarrion as a bright, well-mannered teenager with a love for sports and a promising future ahead of him.
“He was just a kid,” said one neighbor. “This kind of violence doesn’t just take a life—it breaks a family, it scars a neighborhood.”
In response to the tragedy, local leaders are calling for a renewed focus on youth protection, anti-violence initiatives, and community engagement. A candlelight vigil is being planned in Carter’s honor, giving the community a chance to mourn, reflect, and rally around his grieving family.
The Investigation
The LaGrange Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division continues to work tirelessly to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and track down any surveillance footage that may provide clues about the shooter’s identity or the circumstances surrounding the attack.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the shooting may have been targeted or related to a previous altercation. However, they stress that all angles are being explored, and no detail is being overlooked.
“We’re committed to solving this case,” said the department’s lead detective. “We owe it to Demarrion, his family, and this community.”
A Call for Help
Law enforcement is urging anyone who was in the area around the time of the shooting or who may have seen or heard anything unusual to contact them immediately. Even the smallest tip could prove crucial in identifying the person responsible for this senseless act of violence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the LaGrange Police Department at (706) 883-2603 or to submit an anonymous tip through Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706) 812-1000.
A Tragic Reminder
Demarrion Carter’s death is a devastating reminder of how quickly lives can be lost to gun violence—and how deeply those losses ripple through families and communities. As LaGrange mourns, many are hoping that his death will not be in vain, and that it will serve as a call to action for stronger efforts to keep neighborhoods safe and protect the lives of the city’s youngest residents.
In the days ahead, the Carter family will begin the unimaginable task of planning a funeral for a boy who should have been worried about homework, video games, and basketball—not falling victim to a bullet.
May his memory be a light in the darkness—and may justice be swift.
Rest in peace, Demarrion. You were loved, and you will never be forgotten.