In the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans on July 29, 2017, a burst of gunfire shattered the evening, leaving a man fatally wounded. The victim was later identified as 37-year-old Calvin Curtis. Reports from the scene suggested that Curtis was the victim of a drive-by shooting.
Emergency services responded to the incident, but despite their efforts, Curtis succumbed to his injuries.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's office confirmed his identity and the cause of death as a result of the shooting.
Initial news reports highlighted the violent nature of the incident, with one headline stating, 'Coroner ID's victim fatally wounded in Algiers shooting,' and another describing it as an 'Algiers drive-by shooting injures one man.' Another local news outlet reported on two men being hurt in separate shootings on that same Saturday night, with one of those incidents being the one that claimed Curtis's life.
Further details regarding the specifics of the shooting, a description of the vehicle involved in the drive-by, or the number of perpetrators have not been made publicly available in the immediate aftermath or in subsequent reports. Information concerning a motive for the attack on Calvin Curtis also remains undisclosed.
As of now, there have been no public announcements from the New Orleans Police Department regarding any arrests made in connection with the murder of Calvin Curtis. The investigation into his death remains ongoing, and details about any potential suspects or persons of interest have not been released. The case is one of many unsolved homicides in the city, leaving family and community members waiting for justice.
