Sedrick Kentrell Dennis, a 29-year-old Black male, was fatally shot in New Orleans in August 2020. His death was part of a double homicide that also claimed the life of 36-year-old Janero Davis.
Initial reports created some confusion regarding the exact date and location of the incident. Dennis's obituary officially states his date of death as Sunday, August 23, 2020.
However, a police report and a Crimestoppers bulletin recorded the discovery of the two victims on Monday, August 24, 2020, at approximately 10:22 p.m. at the intersection of Jeanette and Joliet Streets. It is believed the shooting occurred on the 23rd, leading to the discrepancy in dates. Another initial report mentioned the shooting took place in the Algiers neighborhood, though the confirmed location where the victims were found is in the Carrollton area.
The New Orleans Police Department investigated the case as a double homicide. According to information from the National Gun Violence Memorial, a suspect was arrested and booked with murder in connection with the deaths of Sedrick Dennis and Janero Davis, which reportedly stemmed from a fight. However, specific details regarding the suspect's identity, the charges they faced, and the outcome of any subsequent trial are not publicly available at this time.
