Ellijah Grant

Murdered

Ellijah Grant, aged 23, was tragically killed on November 13, 2011, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ellijah was standing outside during a commercial break while watching the New Orleans Saints play an overtime game when a car drove by, and gunfire erupted into the crowd. Witnesses and family members recount that Ellijah shielded three children from the gunfire, suffering fatal wounds in the process. His actions likely saved the children's lives, but despite his heroism, Ellijah's sacrifice went large ...Read More

Ellijah Grant Obituary (2011) - New Orleans