In the late hours of a Thursday night in eastern New Orleans, a discovery was made that would end in tragedy. On September 13, 2012, police found 40-year-old Devalon Reed, a male, lying amidst a pile of debris in the 8900 block of Middleboro Road. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 11:48 p.m. Reed was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his critical injuries. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, his condition did not improve. Four days after being found, on the following Monday, September 17, 2012, Devalon Reed succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office confirmed his death was a result of the gunshot wounds.
Information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the shooting death of Devalon Reed has not been made publicly available. The investigation into his murder remains without a publicly identified person of interest. Details about what may have led to the shooting or a motive have not been released by law enforcement officials. The case is one of many unsolved homicides in the city.
