In the late morning of Memorial Day, May 30, 2016, the Broadmoor neighborhood of New Orleans was shattered by gun violence that claimed the lives of two teenagers. Faisal Puckett Jr., an 18-year-old male, was one of the victims in the double homicide that took place around 11:30 a.m. on the 3300 block of General Taylor Street.
Responding to reports of a shooting, New Orleans police discovered a grim scene.
One of the young men was found deceased on the porch of a residence, while the other was located inside the home. Both victims, Puckett and 18-year-old Charles Bannister, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The violent deaths of the two teenagers unsettled the typically peaceful area, leaving residents concerned for their safety.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, authorities began their investigation but released few details to the public. Information regarding a motive for the killings, or any potential suspects, was not made available. Online sources and news reports covering the incident and its anniversary have not provided any subsequent updates on arrests being made or the identification of any suspects in connection with the murders of Faisal Puckett Jr. and Charles Bannister. The case remains a painful and unresolved memory for the community.
