In the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, a weekend of violence in the spring of 2022 claimed the life of 63-year-old Kenneth Faggin, a Black/African American male. On the evening of Friday, April 8, 2022, Faggin was gunned down on the 1200 block of Sumner Street, becoming the first of four homicide victims in the area within a harrowing 48-hour period.
A father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Faggin was remembered by his grieving family as a "sweet, loving and caring person."
His daughter, Mondise Martin, expressed her profound loss, stating that whoever committed this act "has to be a cruel person." His brother, Kevin, shared the deep bond they had, saying, "When they took him, they took me. I still got a hole in my heart right now." The scene of his death was marked by a growing memorial of flowers and balloons as family and community members mourned his sudden and violent passing.
The New Orleans Police Department launched an investigation into Faggin's murder, which was one of several shootings that plagued the Algiers area that weekend. In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement officials stated that there was no initial indication that the string of fatal shootings was connected. Despite the ongoing investigation, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in the killing of Kenneth Faggin. The case is part of a spike in violence that concerned city leaders and residents alike. As of now, the identity of the person or persons responsible for his death remains unknown, and the case appears to be unsolved.
