Demonta Brown, a former Whitehouse High School Football Player, was transported to a local hospital by EMS and passed away from a gunshot wound on October 9, 2025.
He was also known as Mack Gee and was only 32 years old.
Mack Gee is remembered as a bright young man from the Whitehouse community.
He played football for Whitehouse High School, where he demonstrated teamwork and dedication on the field.
Beyond the football field, he was also a familiar face at “Church on Wednesday” (C.O.W.), a weekly youth program. He was committed to his faith and community.
Sadly, his life was cut short, but his memory continues to live on with his teammates, friends, and all who knew him in the Whitehouse community.
Another sad day around here.
Jim Jackson
My friend Demonta Brown passed away today. He was a part of C.O.W. (Church on Wednesday), our weekly youth program. I got to know him even better on the sidelines of football games. After his high school days, we met up a few times just to talk about life. He was one of those young men I’ll never forget. Prayers for his family.
Demonta Brown Passed Away with Gunshot Wounds
Demonta Jaquis Brown, aka Mack Gee, is dead, and a woman is critically injured after an early morning shooting in Tyler on October 9, 2025.
After reports of an aggravated assault, police responded to the 1800 block of North Grand Avenue, between West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Nutbush Street, just before 2:30 a.m.
Investigators believe several people (four or five) were reportedly held at gunpoint before shots were fired. Two people were hurt.
Mack Gee of Smith County was taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds but died from his injuries.
Lord help me with this one. I can not believe my baby is gone, my bonus son. Please pray for my children and their other siblings. They are taking this hard; they just lost their brother last night, well, early morning. This stuff is getting out of hand. I will miss you, Demonte Brown (Mack Gee). I will remember your last words to me. Rest in Love, Buddy.
Tina Diane Smedley
Similarly, a woman was also shot multiple times and remains in critical condition at a local hospital.
Tyler police have arrested and charged 35-year-old Kendrick Dawone Ross with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is held at the Smith County Jail, and his bond totals $1.5 million.
Police remained on the scene through the morning, collecting evidence. The investigation is ongoing.
Take The Worst Situations & Act Like It Ain’t Shyt. LIFES GREAT ‼️
Mack Gee
Rest in Peace, Demonta Jaquis Brown.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Demonta Brown was originally from Sherman, Texas, and lived in Tyler, Texas.
- He was a proud father of four daughters.
