Community reacts after shooting claims life of 8-year-old boy
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By Ethan Tuttle
Published on March 10, 2026.
Davian Nicholas, an 8-year-old boy, was shot and killed after playing basketball with friends on San Juan Drive in East Baton Rouge. The shooting occurred during a shootout between two groups, which escalated throughout the day before the shooting. Four suspects were arrested within 24 hours of the shooting, including Jeremiah Scott, Jeremiah Walter, and Everett Chambers. A fourth suspect, Hunter Calligan, faces a charge of principal to first-degree murder. The incident has been described as a "heartbreaking and senseless tragedy" by the community.
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