In the late hours of a Tuesday in New Orleans, the life of Lamont Lindsey was tragically cut short. On August 28, 2018, the 42-year-old man was found on a median crosswalk at the intersection of St. Bernard Avenue and North Broad Street. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
First district officers responded to a call regarding an aggravated battery by shooting at approximately 11:52 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Lindsey, a male, suffering from the gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead.
The New Orleans Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of Lamont Lindsey. In the immediate aftermath, investigators were tasked with gathering evidence and information to identify the person or persons responsible for the killing and to determine a motive.
Despite the ongoing investigation, details regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the case have not been made publicly available. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and what led to the violent end of Lamont Lindsey's life remain an unanswered question for the community and his family. The case is one of many that homicide detectives in the city continue to work on.
