Family Tragedy in Florida: 15-Year-Old Accused of Killing Older Brother Over Chores
A devastating family tragedy has unfolded in Dania Beach, Florida, where 15-year-old Demetre Fleurimond is accused of fatally shooting his older brother, 23-year-old Kevin Dominique, in a chilling act of violence. The shocking incident, authorities say, stemmed from what appears to be an argument over something as trivial as cleaning kitchen tiles — a dispute that escalated to a point no one could have imagined.
On August 19, 2025, deputies from the Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a body discovered near a canal. When they arrived, they confirmed the victim as Kevin Dominique, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds — his mother later revealed he had been shot 15 times. The gruesome discovery has left the family and the community stunned, questioning how a disagreement inside a home spiraled into cold-blooded murder.
A Shocking Dispute Turns Deadly
According to investigators, the fatal confrontation began inside the family’s home, where Kevin reportedly asked Demetre to clean the kitchen tiles. Their mother, Marie Jeanty, told reporters that she noticed the tiles were spotless and suspected Kevin had made his younger brother do the chore. She believes this demand may have sparked Demetre’s rage.
The arrest report paints a grim picture: Demetre allegedly shot Kevin at home, then dragged his body into a vehicle and drove to a wooded area by a canal, where he dumped the body. Kevin’s car was later found abandoned at a local library. Detectives confirmed that Demetre then fled the scene before being apprehended and charged with first-degree murder.
Demetre is now in custody at the Juvenile Assessment Center. Authorities also noted that during questioning, Demetre denied allegations of sexual abuse that had reportedly been raised by his mother prior to the incident. The case continues to unfold as investigators work to understand what truly fueled this deadly rage.
A Family Broken and a Community in Mourning
This tragedy has left a family shattered and a community in disbelief. Friends and neighbors describe Kevin as a loving older brother who worked hard to support his family. His life ended in the most brutal way, not at the hands of a stranger, but by his own sibling.
Marie Jeanty, now grieving the loss of one son and the arrest of another, expressed her heartbreak to the media, questioning how things went so wrong. “I just don’t understand. They were brothers. They were supposed to look out for each other,” she said, her voice breaking.