A tragic shooting along Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge has left a young man dead and a community grieving after gunfire erupted inside The Athlete’s Foot earlier this month.

Authorities confirmed that Na’Quail Weaver, 28, died after suffering a critical gunshot wound during the incident. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the store around 3:07 p.m. on May 14. When police arrived, they found Weaver seriously injured at the scene.

Emergency responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel worked to save his life. Despite those efforts, Weaver later succumbed to his injuries, the East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office confirmed.

News of his death has left family members, friends, and residents throughout Baton Rouge mourning another young life lost to violence. Loved ones have expressed heartbreak and disbelief as tributes and condolences continue circulating across the community.

Investigators immediately began working to determine what led to the shooting and identify those involved. Days after the incident, authorities announced that Deandre Selmon, 26, turned himself in to police accompanied by his attorney.

Selmon was initially booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on a charge of attempted second-degree murder. Authorities noted that additional charges could follow as investigators continue reviewing the case following Weaver’s death.

At this stage, officials have not publicly disclosed what may have sparked the shooting inside the store or whether additional individuals were involved or present during the confrontation. Detectives continue gathering evidence, reviewing witness accounts, and examining the sequence of events that led to the deadly encounter.

The shooting has once again renewed concerns about gun violence and its impact on families and communities across Louisiana and the country. Residents in Baton Rouge have expressed frustration and sadness over the continued loss of life tied to violent incidents occurring in everyday public spaces.

As the investigation moves forward, many who knew Na’Quail Weaver say they want him remembered not for the violence surrounding his death, but for the life he lived and the relationships he shared with those closest to him. His passing has left another grieving family facing an unimaginable loss while the broader community searches for answers and healing in the aftermath of the tragedy.