Timothy Thompson

Murdered

On June 21, 2015, 40-year-old Timothy Thompson was fatally shot in New Orleans, Louisiana. The shooting occurred during the early hours in the Lower Ninth Ward, a neighborhood long plagued by gun violence. Thompson, a father and community mentor, was shot multiple times. Authorities responded to the scene, but by the time they arrived, he had succumbed to his injuries. His death deeply impacted the local community, particularly because Thompson was known for his positive influence on young peopl ...Read More

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