On a late Sunday afternoon in New Orleans, on January 24, 2016, a burst of violence shattered the calm in the 300 block of Federal Street. It was there that Reginald Cody Wright, a 22-year-old male, was found suffering from a gunshot wound. The incident, which occurred around 5 p.m., left the young man gravely injured. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital, where he would cling to life for over a month.
Despite the efforts of medical staff, Wright’s injuries proved to
be insurmountable. On February 27, 2016, he succumbed to his wounds and passed away, turning a violent assault into a homicide investigation. At the time of his death, Wright was a resident of Avondale, Louisiana, and had graduated from Higgins High School in 2012. He was employed by the Kostmayer Construction Company.
In the wake of the shooting, information regarding a motive or potential suspects has been scarce. The case of Reginald Cody Wright's death remains open, and details about any persons of interest or arrests in connection with the shooting have not been publicly released. The investigation into who fired the fatal shot that ended a young life continues, leaving a family and community searching for answers and awaiting justice.
