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Lawrence Tootie Wells

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Oct 20, 2021

Victim Details

Lawrence Tootie Wells

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2021-10-20

38

Lawrence

Tootie Wells

07/07/2026

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In the city of New Orleans, on the evening of October 20, 2021, Lawrence 'Tootie' Wells, a 38-year-old man, was tragically killed. His life was cut short by an act of gun violence in the St. Claude neighborhood.

Reports from that night indicated two separate fatal shootings occurred within a short period. One of these incidents took place in the 4100 block of St. Claude Avenue, where Wells was the victim. He was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • NOLA.com: 2 men killed in separate Wednesday night shootings on I-10 and St. Claude identified
  • WGNO: NOPD investigates St. Claude shooting — the neighborhood’s second in 48 hours

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    I've been thinking a lot about how sensitive and caring the community in New Orleans has been toward... ...Read More
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