In the New Orleans neighborhood of Algiers, a burst of gunfire shattered the evening of March 16, 2016, leaving a man fatally wounded. The victim was later identified as 36-year-old Kenneth Celius Jr. The New Orleans Police Department reported that the shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of Lebouef Street. Responding to a call about the shooting, officers discovered Celius suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene,
and Celius was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity and the cause of death as a homicide by shooting.
In the immediate aftermath of the incident, details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting were scarce. The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation into Celius's death. However, information regarding a motive, any potential suspects, or arrests in connection with the case has not been publicly released. The investigation into the death of Kenneth Celius Jr. remains ongoing.
