On a Tuesday evening in May 2019, the life of 62-year-old Sterling Woods, a native of New Orleans and a father of four, was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire. The incident, which unfolded in the Old Jefferson neighborhood of Jefferson Parish, also left two other individuals wounded, shattering the evening calm and leaving a community in shock.
The shooting occurred on May 14, 2019, in an apartment complex.
Details of what led to the violent encounter remain scarce in public reports. Authorities arrived at the scene to find a chaotic situation with three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Mr. Woods was fatally injured, while the other two victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The identities of the two survivors were not widely publicized.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office launched an intensive investigation. Their efforts led to the identification of a suspect, Herman Bostic. While the specific details of the investigation and what pointed detectives toward Bostic have not been fully disclosed, he was subsequently arrested and brought into custody.
Following the arrest, the case was presented to a grand jury. After reviewing the evidence gathered by law enforcement, the grand jury handed down an indictment against Herman Bostic, formally charging him in connection with the triple shooting that resulted in the death of Sterling Woods. Information regarding a potential motive for the shooting has not been made publicly available. The progression of the legal case against Bostic through the Jefferson Parish court system, including any trial dates, convictions, or sentencing, has not been detailed in available online sources.
