In the late afternoon of September 14, 2019, tragedy struck in Monroe, Louisiana, when 37-year-old Christopher Coleman, an African American male, was fatally shot. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on South 6th Street. When Monroe Police arrived at the scene, they discovered Coleman suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of emergency responders to save his life, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Coleman's death led to the arrests of two
individuals. Leonterrius Smith was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting. During the incident, Smith also sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Another man, Lamarktris Alexander, was arrested and faced a charge of obstruction of justice, accused of removing weapons from the crime scene.
In the wake of the senseless violence, Christopher Coleman's family has been outspoken in their grief and their quest for justice. They have described him as a kind-hearted person who did not deserve such a violent end to his life. His cousin, Linda Anderson, has spoken about the broader issue of violence within the community and has called for unity to address the problem. The family has continued to appeal to the public for anyone with information to come forward and assist the Monroe Police Department in their ongoing investigation, holding onto hope that justice will be served for Christopher.
