Tyrin Whitfield

Murdered

On October 7, 2013, 19-year-old Tyrin Whitfield was shot and killed in New Orleans. The incident took place outside his friend's house, adding to the city's ongoing struggle with violence during that year. Tyrin had been a former student at The NET Charter High School, which serves at-risk youth, and his death profoundly affected the school community. Teachers and students remembered him as a part of their extended family, despite him having moved on from the school. Staff members highlighted th ...Read More

Man shot dead in car in Bayou St. John neighborhood - NOLA.com

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