A 35-year-old man, Kevin Thomas Jr., was fatally shot on the afternoon of Friday, July 3, 2020, in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans. The incident occurred in front of a Dollar General store situated in the 2800 block of South Claiborne Avenue.
Thomas sustained at least one gunshot wound in the deadly encounter. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, but despite their efforts, Thomas succumbed to his injuries.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's office later identified him as the victim.
At the time of the incident, details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately made public by the New Orleans Police Department. Information regarding a possible motive, any person or persons of interest, or any arrests made in connection with the homicide has not been released. The investigation into the death of Kevin Thomas Jr. remains ongoing.
