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Louvenia Penwright

Case from Westwego, LA dated Sep 28, 2020

Victim Details

Louvenia Penwright

Female

Black / African American

Westwego

LA

2020-09-28

54

Louvenia

Penwright

06/27/2026

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In the quiet community of Avondale, Louisiana, a domestic dispute escalated into a tragedy that claimed the life of 54-year-old Louvenia Penwright on Monday, September 28, 2020. That evening, neighbors reported a man beating a woman, and the sounds of gunshots pierced the night air, prompting a call to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

When three deputies arrived at the scene near Grambling Court and Butler Drive, they found Ms. Penwright and her boyfriend, 57-year-old Willie Shropsh ...
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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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    Did anyone else hear about Louvenia Penwright's connection with the local schools? I've been reading... ...Read More
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