Leonard Schaffer

Murdered
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Leonard Schaffer, aged 20, was fatally shot on September 1, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His death remained unsolved for several years until a recent breakthrough by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). The NOPD's Cold Case Unit successfully identified a suspect, Gordon Lewis, who was already incarcerated on unrelated charges. An arrest warrant for second-degree murder was issued, and Lewis will now face charges related to Leonard's death. Investigators continue to seek public assistanc ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Leonard Schaffer

    December 20, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    New Orleans

    LA

    2014-09-01

    20

    Leonard

    Schaffer

    Yes

    10/22/2024

    1


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    06/04/2024
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