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Pernell Richardson

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Apr 14, 2018

Victim Details

Pernell Richardson

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2018-04-14

17

Pernell

Richardson

06/30/2026

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In the spring of 2018, the life of 17-year-old Pernell Richardson, a Black male, was tragically cut short on the streets of New Orleans. On the evening of April 14, a Saturday, the sounds of a shootout echoed at the intersection of North Prieur Street and Franklin Avenue. When the violence subsided, Pernell, known to his loved ones as "Manny," was discovered inside a car, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • NOLA.com: Coroner identifies 2 teens killed in 2 fatal New Orleans shootings
  • Coroner identifies 2 teens killed in 2 fatal New Orleans shootings
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