Larry Hughes Jr., a 20-year-old male, was fatally shot in Marrero, Louisiana, on the evening of Tuesday, August 27, 2019. The incident that led to his death unfolded around 7 p.m. in the 1100 block of Tissington Street, a residential area where Hughes Jr. was reportedly visiting his grandmother. He was sitting in a car when the gunman approached and opened fire, striking him multiple times. Despite being rushed to a local hospital by emergency services, Hughes Jr.
succumbed to his injuries.
In the days following the shooting, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office launched an intensive investigation to identify a suspect and a motive for the crime. Their efforts led to the arrest of Carlos Heard, who was subsequently charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Larry Hughes Jr. Investigators determined that the shooting was not a random act of violence, but rather the tragic culmination of an ongoing feud between Heard and another individual. It is believed that Hughes Jr. was not the intended target of the attack, but was tragically in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Following his arrest, Carlos Heard was prosecuted for the murder of Larry Hughes Jr. After legal proceedings, he was convicted of the charge. The conviction brought a measure of closure to the family and friends of Larry Hughes Jr., a young man who was remembered in his community and had his life cut short in a senseless act of violence.
