In the Seventh Ward of New Orleans, a Sunday evening in November of 2016 turned tragic for two men. Leslie Michael Butler, a 31-year-old male, was killed by gunfire on November 6th. The incident that claimed Butler's life also resulted in the death of another individual, Arthur Deland Caldwell, who was also 31 years old.
Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the shooting that led to the deaths of Butler and Caldwell are not readily available in public reports.
The event was part of a violent night in the city, with the coroner's office identifying multiple individuals killed in separate shootings. The investigation into the double homicide was handled by the New Orleans Police Department.
Despite the passage of time, publicly accessible information and news reports do not contain details regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the murders of Leslie Butler and Arthur Caldwell. The case remains without a public resolution, and the individuals responsible for the deaths of the two men have not been officially named or apprehended according to available online sources. Information regarding the investigation, potential motives, or any persons of interest has not been released to the public.
