Joseph Washington, a 32-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on January 1, 2016, in the Waggaman area of New Orleans. The incident that led to his death began to unfold in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Authorities were called to the scene of a shooting where they discovered Washington had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. He was a resident of Bridge City.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including a motive or the identification of any suspects,
have not been made publicly available. There have been no subsequent announcements from law enforcement regarding any arrests or the filing of charges in connection with this homicide. The investigation into the death of Joseph Washington remains ongoing.
