In the late hours of a Sunday evening in New Orleans, the life of 27-year-old Justin Hayes, a male, was tragically cut short. On December 8, 2019, Hayes was fatally wounded in a shooting that erupted in the 3800 block of Washington Avenue. The incident, which also left three other individuals injured, was part of a spasm of violence that gripped the city over a tumultuous 24-hour period.
Responding to calls of multiple people shot, New Orleans Police Department officers arrived at the
chaotic scene. Hayes was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal. Another male victim was listed in critical condition, while two female victims were reported to be in stable condition.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement officials began their investigation into the deadly shooting. At the time, they indicated that they were in the preliminary stages of their inquiry and had not yet identified any suspects or determined a motive for the attack. The New Orleans Police Department appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the apprehension of those responsible for the violence that claimed Justin Hayes's life and injured others. There have been no subsequent public announcements regarding arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with this case.
