In the city of New Orleans, on November 6, 2016, a 31-year-old African-American man named Arthur Deland Caldwell was fatally shot. His life was cut short in an act of violence that also claimed the life of 31-year-old Leslie Butler. At the time of his passing, Arthur was a resident of New Orleans. Known to his friends by the nickname '7 Slim,' he was remembered as having a very sweet spirit and a great personality, with a smile that could light up a room.
The New Orleans Police
Department opened a homicide investigation into the double shooting, which occurred in the city's Seventh District. Investigators began the process of canvassing the area for witnesses and searching for any evidence that might lead to the person or persons responsible for the crime. However, the case was met with challenges that are all too common in such investigations, including a lack of cooperative witnesses and insufficient leads.
In the years that have followed, Arthur Caldwell's murder remains unsolved, and there has been no public announcement of any arrests or identified suspects in connection with his death. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement encouraging anyone with information to come forward. The community has been urged to assist by providing any possible leads that could help bring closure to the families of both Arthur Caldwell and Leslie Butler.
