Troy man arraigned in death of younger brother

Jatae Gourrier, a Troy man accused of shooting and killing his younger brother, appeared before a judge on Wednesday to be arraigned.

One big question is what would lead one brother to murder the other.

Jaylin Gourrier-Lewis was just 16 years old when he lost his life in gunfire February 9 in Troy.

Many in the community mourned his death. He was known as being outgoing and always smiling.

Then police arrested his brother, 21-year-old Jatae Gourrier-Lewis. He was charged with second-degree murder.

District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly said the material in this case includes body camera footage.

Police said they took Jatae into custody after a chase while responding to a domestic disturbance.

Jatae pleaded not guilty and was sent back to jail.

Just last week, police say another of Jatae’s brothers, Jahiem Gourrier, was arrested, wanted for attempted murder for a shooting on 5th Avenue in January.

Donnelly was asked if there was any history between the brothers that would have led to the murder.

Hear her response by watching the video of Kumi Tucker’s story.