Drevon Mixon, 19, Remembered as Community Mourns Sudden Loss Following Late-Night Incident in Grand Isle, Louisiana
Drevon Mixon, 19, passed away on April 23, 2026, after a late-night incident in a mobile home park along LA-1 in Grand Isle, Louisiana.
Deputies from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:20 p.m. to reports of gunfire and found Mixon with a fatal injury, and authorities pronounced Mixon at the scene.
Investigators believe the incident stemmed from a personal dispute between individuals who knew each other, leaving the community grappling with grief and unanswered questions.
The event occurred in a campground area behind a local business, and the Grand Isle Supermarket shared a message expressing sympathy while clarifying no connection to the business.
Friends and family remember Mixon as a young person full of promise, whose life ended far too soon, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew and cared deeply.
Community members gathered quietly in the hours that followed, offering comfort and support, with one expressing that the loss feels “sudden and deeply heartbreaking.”
Authorities continue their investigation as loved ones await further details and prepare to honor Mixon’s life.
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