On a Sunday evening in New Orleans, what began as a gathering of family turned into a scene of tragedy. On December 1, 2019, Louis Morgan, a 28-year-old man, was with his cousins in the 7th Ward. In a sudden burst of violence, gunfire erupted, striking four members of the family.
When the shooting stopped, the devastating toll became clear. Louis Morgan and his 68-year-old cousin, Freddie DeJean, were both fatally wounded. Two other relatives were also injured in the attack but survived.
The incident was a painful blow to their family, leaving them seeking answers and justice for the senseless loss of two of their own.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the New Orleans Police Department began their investigation into the double homicide. However, details regarding a motive for the shooting or the identification of any suspects have not been publicly released. The case remains an open investigation, and as of now, no arrests have been announced in connection with the deaths of Louis Morgan and Freddie DeJean, leaving a community and a family still waiting for resolution.
