In the spring of 2016, the life of 24-year-old Brian Miskel was cut short in a burst of violence that also claimed the life of another young man in New Orleans East. On the evening of April 15th, a chaotic scene unfolded, leaving two men dead and a third individual wounded. The New Orleans Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 9:30 p.m.
and discovered the grim aftermath of the attack.
The victims were found in two separate locations, a detail that painted a picture of a frantic and violent encounter. One of the men was located in the 8100 block of Chef Menteur Highway, while the other was discovered in the 4300 block of Dodt Avenue. Both Miskel and 25-year-old Jermaine Curry had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person was also injured in the shooting, though further details about their condition were not widely publicized.
In the days that followed, an obituary for Brian Miskel was published, noting that he had attended Sarah T. Reed High School and was mourned by his family and friends. The incident was classified as a double homicide, prompting an investigation by the New Orleans Police Department. However, despite the violent nature of the crime and the loss of two young lives, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the case has not been made publicly available. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive behind it remain unclear, leaving a painful void for the families of the victims.
