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Reginald McGinnis

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Dec 31, 2025

Victim Details

Reginald McGinnis

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2025-12-31

31

Reginald

McGinnis

06/30/2026

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A 31-year-old man, Reginald McGinnis, lost his life on New Year's Eve 2025, in a tragic turn of events that began with him attempting to act as a good Samaritan. The incident unfolded in the 3100 block of Plymouth Place in New Orleans when McGinnis overheard a heated verbal argument between a man and his spouse. Believing he could help de-escalate the situation, he chose to intervene.

The situation, however, escalated dramatically. According to police reports, during his intervention, McG ...
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  • NOLA.com: New Orleans coroner IDs 3 men killed in separate shootings
  • wwltv.com: Coroner identifies 3 men killed in separate shootings before the new year
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