An 18-year-old African American male, Clinton Mekhi Tyree Lawrence, was fatally shot on Mardi Gras, February 16, 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A student at Southern University at New Orleans, he was in the New Orleans East Little Woods area when the incident occurred. The New Orleans Police Department responded to reports of the shooting and found Lawrence with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Clinton, born on June 28, 2002, was a graduate of Warren Easton High School. His family described him as an ambitious and kind-hearted young man who aspired to be a real estate investor and was also working on writing music. He was the eldest of his siblings and cousins. A memorial service was held for him on February 27, 2021, at the Beacon Light Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Clinton Lawrence. The case remains an open and ongoing investigation. Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans has offered a reward for any information that leads to the arrest and indictment of a suspect. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the shooting. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death continues as his family and community await answers.
