‘Didn’t deserve this’: Ga. teen shot, killed playing basketball in yard
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The LaGrange Police Department says 14-year-old Demarrion Carter was playing basketball in his yard on Friday when he was shot and killed.
“I am still in shock and disbelief. I absolutely have no words,” said Khamani Ehilpotts, a friend and mentor of Carter’s.
“He was just a good kid, and didn’t deserve this,” said Damien Greer, another mentor of Carter’s.
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“My brother was trying to better himself. My brother... I wanted better for my brother. My brother wants better for me,” said Kyah Barksdale, his sister, who lives in Pennsylvania.
Carter went to LaGrange High School and enjoyed basketball, fishing and the Empowerment 3D mentorship program. That’s where he met Greer five years ago.
“He called me ‘Pops.’ He just did,” said Greer.
Greer woke up to the news of Carter’s ing and rushed to be with his family. They’ve been told by police this was likely a targeted attack, which makes the shooting even more baffling.
“He don’t have no enemies,” said Greer.
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“Why did it happen? Who did it? You know, we don’t know,” said Jerome Cofield, the president of Empowerment 3D.
Carter’s first grade teacher has set up a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral expenses.
“To know Demarrion was to love him. He was truly one of a kind‚” said Jeanette Wilson, Carter’s former teacher.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to LaGrange Police Detective C. Brown at (706) 883-2620. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips through Troup County CrimeStoppers by calling (706) 812-1000, via Tip411 by texting the keyword LAGRANGE to 847411, or using the Tip411 mobile app.
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