On the evening of March 12, 2021, tragedy struck in Westwego, Louisiana, when 17-year-old Jaheim Shavers, a male student at L.W. Higgins High School, was fatally shot. The incident unfolded around 6:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Louisiana Street. Shavers was walking along the sidewalk with an 18-year-old companion when gunfire erupted.
First responders found Shavers with gunshot wounds, and despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
His 18-year-old friend was also struck by bullets and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Witnesses in the area reported hearing the gunshots but could not provide a description of the shooter or shooters to the Westwego Police Department, who are handling the ongoing investigation.
Jaheim, a resident of Gretna, was known for his enjoyment of rapping, dancing, and reading. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the shooting, and authorities have not released any details regarding a potential suspect or suspects or a motive for the deadly attack. The investigation into the death of Jaheim Shavers remains active as his family and community await answers.
