Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The Compound: A Tragic Incident on Christmas Day 2022
On Christmas Day in 2022, a horrifying incident took place at a location in Palm Bay known as “The Compound”. Two teenagers, Jeremiah Brown and Travon Anthony, lost their lives in a senseless act of violence that shocked the community.
Timeline of Events
December 25
2:43 p.m.: A Ford Fiesta driven by Jamarcus Simpson is spotted leaving Manatee Cove Apartments in Palm Bay with at least three individuals in the vehicle.
4 p.m.: The same Ford Fiesta is seen leaving The Compound.
6:30 p.m.: Palm Bay police respond to a call at The Compound and discover the body of Travon Anthony Jr., who had been shot in the head.
December 26
7:30 a.m.: Police find the body of Jeremiah Brown, 14, who had been shot multiple times at The Compound.
December 31
A Ford Fiesta driven by Jamarcus Simpson is pulled over by police, leading to the discovery of a handgun and blood-stained sneakers. Simpson is charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
Simpson later confesses to police, implicating his friend Travon Anthony and a teenager known as “K9”, identified as Juan Shuren, as the perpetrator of the shootings.
Justice Walk and Subsequent Events
January 19
The families of Jeremiah Brown and Travon Anthony organize a “justice walk” to honor the memory of the slain teenagers and raise awareness about the need for stricter measures at The Compound.
May 14
Following the tragic incident, Melbourne police respond to a drive-by shooting at the residence of Juan Shuren, resulting in the death of N’Varee Williams, a 16-year-old.
December 22
Jamarcus Simpson is arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the deaths of Jeremiah Brown and Travon Anthony at The Compound.
Legal Proceedings and Grand Jury Indictment
January 24
The Brevard County grand jury convenes to review the shooting deaths of the teenagers, leading to a formal indictment against Juan Shuren and Jamarcus Simpson.
January 25
Both Juan Shuren and Jamarcus Simpson are formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the tragic incident at The Compound.
March 18
Jury selection is scheduled to begin for the first-degree murder trial of Jamarcus Simpson, with the trial set to commence shortly thereafter.
As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the events at The Compound, justice slowly unfolds in the legal system, bringing hope for closure to the families of the victims.
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