In the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans, a tragedy unfolded on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, that cut short the life of 17-year-old Eric Simmons III. A senior at Carver High School, he was on his way home, a daily routine that ended in an act of violence. He was wearing his school uniform and carrying his backpack when he was fatally shot.
The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the 8200 block of Stroelitz Street. According to the New Orleans Police Department, Si
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