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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Young victim in Algiers shooting dies from her injuries days later
ALGIERS, La. (WGNO) — The 9-year-old wounded in an Algiers shooting on May 12, has died. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office identified the victim as Lee'Lani Brooks. According to the New Orleans Police Department, on that day, Brooks and her mother were attempting to escape a shooting in the 1600 block of Elizardi Boulevard when a stray bullet flew through their window striking the child. Man found shot, killed in Gentilly neighborhood The child was taken to the hospital where she had been in critical condition for several days. On May 16, Brooks died from her injuries, according to the coroner's report. Through the investigation, NOPD officers identified 19-year-old Evans Rogers as a suspect and on May 13 obtained an arrest warrant for Rogers who had barricaded himself inside a Terrytown hotel. Family of 2022 murder victim relieved convicted killer sentenced, yet void remains After hours of negotiation, officers said he surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody on original charges of attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of weapons NOPD officials said murder charges are pending but have not yet been coach Kellen Moore, GM Mickey Loomis preview OTAs at Saints HOF Celebrity Golf Classic Former New Orleans city councilmember Jay Batt dies at 64 Young victim in Algiers shooting dies from her injuries days later Which SUV makes the best land yacht? White House reacts to former President Biden's cancer diagnosis Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Vehicle hits, kills a juvenile in St. Claude neighborhood: New Orleans police
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a juvenile. According to officers, around 8 a.m. the juvenile was struck by a vehicle in the 1400 block of Desire Street. Overnight Seventh Ward double homicide under investigation The individual was taken to a hospital where they died from their injuries. NOPD Fatality Investigators are currently on the scene of the crash. No further details are available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will release the juvenile's name after an autopsy is Republicans pass bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote A love story of how Darryl Poche became Ponchatoula Strawberry King Where Y'at this Weekend: French Quarter Fest, The Fillmore, Strawberry Fest, French Quarter townhome House GOP adopts Trump budget blueprint after last-minute scramble Wall Street drops despite encouraging inflation data as Trump's trade war still weighs Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Fatal crash between truck, motorcycle under investigation
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash early Thursday, Feb. 6. According to the New Orleans Police Department, around 5:35 a.m. they were alerted of a crash at the corner of Alvar and Benefit streets. Man shot to death in Willow Brook neighborhood early Thursday Responding officers arrived to find a crash between a truck and motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured in the collision and taken to a hospital where they later died. No further details are available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will release the person's identity after an autopsy is done and the family is Y'at this Weekend: Super Bowl Experience, Louisiana Culture Festival, Twilight Tailgate racing, Nice Guys NOLA Children's Hospital New Orleans renamed to Manning Family Children's Elliott eyes Daytona 500 after Clash win at Bowman Gray NOPD searching for burglary suspect and stolen suitcase Reddick talks lawsuit drama, family, and Daytona 500 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
