DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — An 18-year-old woman has died after being shot in the neck during a domestic dispute with her older boyfriend in Denham Springs, authorities and family members confirmed. The victim, Jasmine Newhouse, had been rushed to a hospital in critical condition following the early-morning shooting and was placed on life support.
Family members say Jasmine’s death has turned what was already a tragic domestic violence case into a homicide investigation. “She’s gone,” her mother, Twanna Sibley, said. “I don’t know what to do. My baby didn’t deserve this.” Relatives expressed heartbreak over losing a young life full of potential.
The shooting occurred inside an apartment on Magnolia Beach Road, where deputies say Jasmine and her 35-year-old boyfriend were involved in a dispute. Law enforcement initially charged the boyfriend with attempted manslaughter and domestic abuse following the incident. Officials now say those charges are expected to be upgraded due to Jasmine’s death.
According to family members, Jasmine had experienced multiple instances of domestic violence during her relationship. “We picked her up with her belongings more than once,” her grandmother said. “She was scared, and now we’re planning a funeral instead of her future.” Relatives said they repeatedly tried to remove Jasmine from the situation, fearing for her safety.
Deputies have not released additional details about the circumstances of the shooting, including how authorities determined the events inside the apartment. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement continues to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the full sequence of events that led to this tragic death.
Community members and family alike are calling attention to the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of intervention. Jasmine’s death serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in abusive relationships and has left a grieving family and community searching for answers and justice. The boyfriend remains in custody as investigators prepare to update the charges and present the case to prosecutors.
