On a Tuesday afternoon in New Orleans, on December 15, 2020, the life of 47-year-old Gangwi Richardson-Alston was tragically cut short. She was a female victim of a fatal shooting that occurred around 3:15 p.m. in the 1500 block of Newton Street. The incident, which unfolded in the Algiers neighborhood, also claimed the life of 45-year-old Tyrell 'Hollywood' Jackson, marking it as a double homicide.
Richardson-Alston was a respected figure in her community, known for her dedication to
helping others. Her sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through the lives of those who knew her, leaving a void in the community she served. Family and friends gathered for a vigil to remember a woman who had given so much of herself to her work and to the people around her. In their grief, they pleaded for answers and for those responsible to come forward.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the New Orleans Police Department opened an investigation into the double homicide. However, details regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the case of Gangwi Richardson-Alston and Tyrell Jackson have not been publicly released. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain an open question, and the path to justice for the two victims is yet to be fully realized. The case is a somber reflection of the challenges faced in solving violent crimes in the city.
