Rep. Marcelle says family is recovering after grandson was found shot to death on MLK Day
22-year-old D'Shawn Brown was identified as the victim of a deadly shooting at a Mcdonalds on Airline Highway. 'Never imagined myself being here,' said Representative Marcelle. She says it's a different feeling being on the other side of a tragedy, mentioning she's always at the fore front of prayer vigils and tragic shootings in the community to help other grieving families. She says Brown was just at her home before he was killed. 'My grandson had just left here, said he'd be right back and never return,' she said.
She says he was just trying to turn his life around when he was killed. She'll miss him and the bond they shared saying they shared the same birthday, often being called 'twins' from family. Marcelle has advocated for ending gun violence in her community. ' I've always been one to advocate against violence, and in fact, I don't even give away guns at my Christmas event,' she said.
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Representative Marcelle's family and friends have been reaching out offering support and help, including grandmothers and others who were also affected by gun violence. He leaves behind his four-year-old son, Denim. Marcelle says it's time for the community to rally together more to put an end to gun violence. 'I think it's important that we as a community be outraged,' said Marcelle.
The family is planning his funeral for Feb. 1. To donate to help support D'Shawn Brown's son you can send donations to family at $EMPRESSEDCREATIONS.
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