In the summer of 2021, a 33-year-old man named Warren Smith Jr. was killed in a shooting in New Orleans. The incident that claimed his life occurred on Friday, July 16, 2021, in the city's 7th Ward.
Born on April 15, 1988, Smith was a native of New Orleans. He had attended George Washington Carver Sr. High School before the disruption of Hurricane Katrina.
Described as a sweet and humble young man, he was known to his friends by the nickname 'Squally'.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of the shooting, including the exact location and time, have not been widely reported in publicly available sources. Information concerning any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the homicide has also not been made public. The investigation into the death of Warren Smith Jr. remains without a publicly announced resolution.
A funeral service was held for Smith on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at St. Paul COGIC on Forstall Street. He was later interred at Resthaven Memorial Park. His death is one of the many instances of gun violence that have affected the New Orleans community.
