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Leon Ward

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Dec 06, 2025

Victim Details

Leon Ward

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2025-12-06

42

Leon

Ward

07/03/2026

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The death of Leon Ward occurred on December 6, 2025, in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana. Ward, who was 42 years old, was discovered by New Orleans Police Department officers responding to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Old Roman and Aubry Streets. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officials found him inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound.

Emergency medical services transported Ward to a local hospital for treatment, but he ultimately succum ...
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  • NOLA.com: Two men killed in New Orleans shootings over the weekend named by coroner
  • https://www.fox8live.com: Person dies after shooting in the Seventh Ward, police say
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    Has anyone heard any updates on the investigation into Leon Ward's murder? It's so tragic to see suc... ...Read More
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    Has anyone been following the case of Leon Ward who was tragically shot in the Seventh Ward? I was r... ...Read More
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