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James Wakefield, aged 58, was fatally shot on May 9, 2011, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The incident occurred in the Leonidas neighborhood, where police responded to a report of gunfire around 9:53 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Wakefield with gunshot wounds, and despite medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) launched an investigation into the homicide, but details surrounding the shooting remained limited.

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Victim Details

James Wakefield

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

New Orleans

LA

2011-05-09

58

James

Wakefield

11/14/2025


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