In the close-knit community of Westwego, Louisiana, Jamal Jaza Lewis Sr., a beloved 34-year-old male, was a familiar and cherished figure. Known affectionately as 'Coach Jazz,' he was a dedicated football and basketball coach with the Westwego Recreation Department, where he was described as a coach devoted to children. His positive influence on the local youth was widely acknowledged, and his sudden death sent ripples of grief through the community.
On the evening of Thursday, August
16, 2018, the life of Coach Jazz was tragically cut short. He was fatally shot outside his home in Westwego. The news of the violent death of the popular coach left friends, family, and the many children he mentored in a state of shock and mourning. In the wake of the shooting, loved ones gathered to remember a man who had dedicated his life to uplifting the youth of his community, his absence leaving a palpable void.
In connection with the death of Jamal Lewis, a man named Carlos Heard was charged with murder.
