In the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans, a senseless act of violence cut short the life of 14-year-old JaMichael Frith in February 2019. The young male was fatally shot, leaving his family and community to grapple with the tragic loss.
In the wake of the shooting, the New Orleans Police Department launched an investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect.
Latrell Alexis, who was 16 years old at the time, was taken into custody and subsequently charged with second-degree murder in connection with JaMichael's death.
Following his arrest, the case against Alexis moved through the justice system. A significant development occurred when a Criminal Court Judge ordered that he be transferred from the Juvenile Justice Center to an adult jail. This decision meant that Alexis would face the serious charges against him as an adult, signaling the gravity of the alleged crime. Information regarding a trial, conviction, or sentencing in this case is not publicly available.
