Crime
13-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of 18-Year-Old Demetrious Braud in Orange
Witnesses, including a woman who identified herself as Braud’s aunt, described the chaotic scene as investigators began their work.
The Orange Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon in the Roselawn neighborhood, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Demetrious Braud of Beaumont.
Authorities have confirmed that a 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder in connection to the incident.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2025, in the 400 block of Hydrangea Avenue, near Bluebonnet Drive.
Upon arrival, they discovered Braud’s body near a home in the area.
Witnesses, including a woman who identified herself as Braud’s aunt, described the chaotic scene as investigators began their work.
Following an extensive investigation, police detained several individuals at the scene for questioning, including a woman who was led away in handcuffs.
Through interviews and evidence collected, detectives developed sufficient information linking the 13-year-old suspect to the fatal shooting.
Detectives obtained a directive to apprehend the juvenile suspect and took him into custody without incident at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2025.
This tragic incident has left the community shocked, particularly given the young age of the suspect.
The case is still under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The Orange Police Department is encouraging anyone with additional details regarding this case to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to the department or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas at 409-833-TIPS (8477).
The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, is being held on a charge of murder.
Under Texas law, juvenile offenders are subject to specific legal procedures, and the case will proceed through the juvenile justice system.
This devastating event serves as a stark reminder of the impact of gun violence on families and communities. Authorities have vowed to pursue justice for the victim while continuing their efforts to maintain public safety.
Crime
ICE Tear Gas Canister Strikes Family Vehicle in Minneapolis, Six Children Hurt, Including Infant, Taken to Hospital
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Emergency responders and community members reported a distressing incident during ongoing federal immigration enforcement activity in south Minneapolis, involving the use of tear gas and other crowd-control tactics by federal agents and resulting in injuries to several civilians, including children.
According to local witnesses and media reports, after a federal law enforcement operation involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier in the week, tensions remained high in the surrounding neighborhood.
In one reported episode, residents attempting to leave an area where tear gas was being deployed sought to escape the effects of the chemical agents by entering a vehicle.
As tear gas canisters spread through nearby streets, a family with multiple children, including infants and young minors, was forced to shelter inside their car.
A tear gas canister reportedly landed under or near the vehicle, causing widespread irritation and breathing difficulties for those inside.
Emergency services were called, and some family members — including the children — were taken by ambulance for medical evaluation after experiencing breathing issues.
One infant was reported to have experienced breathing distress and received emergency medical attention.
Reports from bystanders indicated that parents administered first aid at the scene, including mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for a young child, before paramedics arrived.
Witness accounts describe the situation as chaotic but nonviolent on the part of the civilians, with several families attempting simply to leave the area as federal agents used tear gas and less-lethal munitions.
Those accounts state that no active threat to officers was present at the time the gas was deployed near the family vehicle.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement confirming the specific details of this encounter or whether federal agents intended to target the vehicle.
The Minneapolis Police Department and federal agencies involved in the operation have not publicly corroborated all aspects of the civil accounts, and the situation remains under review by local law enforcement.
Officials continue to investigate multiple related events unfolding in Minneapolis, including other recent uses of force by federal agents.
Local health officials and emergency responders are urging anyone affected by tear gas exposure to seek medical attention.
Community leaders have called for a thorough and transparent review of federal crowd-control tactics and their impact on bystanders, particularly children and other vulnerable individuals.