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Cornelius Ponnie Garrison

Death by Force
Case Description
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Cornelius "Ponnie" Garrison, a 54-year-old African American man from New Orleans, Louisiana, was tragically shot and killed on September 22, 2020. Garrison was a well-known figure in his community and worked at Ruth Chris Steak House. He was the beloved son of Cornelius Garrison Jr. and Sandra Fontenette-Garrison, and he left behind two sons, a daughter, and three grandchildren.

Garrison's death came just four days after he was indicted on charges related to a staged-accident scheme. He w ...Read More
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  • wwltv.com: New Orleans man shot and killed days after indictment alleging he staged 50 crashes with 18-wheelers
  • NOLA.com: Man fatally shot near St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans police say
    • Victim Details

    Cornelius Ponnie Garrison

    Male

    Black / African American

    New-orleans

    LA

    2020-09-22

    54

    Cornelius

    Ponnie Garrison

    11/07/2025

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    10/08/2024
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