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William Eleby

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Sep 03, 2014

Victim Details

William Eleby

December 23, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2014-09-03

2014-09-03

25

William

Eleby

No

06/27/2026


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In the late afternoon of September 3, 2014, a burst of violence shattered the calm of a New Orleans neighborhood. William Eleby, a 25-year-old Black male, was walking in the 2100 block of Foucher Street when he was struck by multiple gunshots. Despite his grave injuries, he managed to flee, his strength failing him as he collapsed a block away in the 2000 block of Amelia Street. The life of the young man, known affectionately as "Will Black," was tragically cut short.

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  • William Eleby Sr. - Crimestoppers GNO
  • 'I am just so devastated,' father says following son's slaying
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