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Louvenia Penwright

Death by Force
Case Description
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Louvenia Penwright, a 54-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on September 28, 2020, in Westwego, Louisiana. Louvenia was born on May 20, 1966, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was a dedicated member of her community. She was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School and Delgado Community College. Louvenia was an active member of Mount Herman Baptist Church in Avondale, LA, and a former member of Canaan Baptist Church in Killona, LA. She worked as a bus driver for the Jefferson P ...Read More
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  • WDSU: Family identifies woman killed by suspect in deputy-involved shooting in Avondale
  • NOLA.com: Man kills girlfriend before being fatally shot by deputies in Avondale, sheriff says
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    Victim Details

    Louvenia Penwright

    Female

    Black / African American

    Westwego

    LA

    2020-09-28

    54

    Louvenia

    Penwright

    11/15/2025

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    03/20/2023
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