14-Year-Old Victim Fatally Shot in LaGrange, Georgia
LaGrange, GA — A quiet Friday evening in the community was shattered by gunfire, leaving a 14-year-old boy dead and a neighborhood in mourning. On April 11, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers from the LaGrange Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Monroe Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that the young victim, identified as Demarrion Carter, had already been rushed to a local hospital by family members before emergency personnel could arrive on scene. Despite efforts to save his life, Carter was later pronounced dead at the hospital due to injuries sustained in the shooting.
Preliminary findings suggest that Demarrion was outside his residence at the time of the incident when an unidentified suspect approached and opened fire. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and authorities have not released any suspect description at this time.
The Criminal Investigations Division of the LaGrange Police Department has launched a full-scale investigation. Detectives are canvassing the area, speaking to witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage, and working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
“This is a heartbreaking incident involving a child whose life was cut far too short,” said a spokesperson for the LaGrange Police Department. “We are asking for the community’s help in identifying those responsible. Any piece of information, no matter how small, could be vital to solving this case.”
The death of Demarrion Carter has sent shockwaves through the LaGrange community. Friends, family members, and neighbors are expressing their grief and calling for justice. A memorial of flowers and candles has begun to grow near the site of the shooting, as community members gather to pay their respects and remember the young boy’s life.
“He was just a kid,” one neighbor said. “He didn’t deserve this. No child does. We need to do better for our children.”
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Those who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the area of Monroe Street around the time of the shooting are encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department or submit tips anonymously.
This tragic incident adds to the growing concern over youth violence and gun crimes across the nation. Community leaders are calling for increased efforts in prevention, intervention, and providing safe spaces for young people.
At just 14 years old, Demarrion Carter had a life full of potential ahead of him — a future that was senselessly taken. His family and the LaGrange community now face the difficult task of mourning his loss while hoping for justice and change.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the LaGrange Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (706) 883-2603 or Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706) 812-1000. Tips can remain anonymous.