A 26-year-old man, Torrey Lewis, was the victim of a fatal shooting in the Little Woods neighborhood of New Orleans on the afternoon of March 30, 2026. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity.
The incident unfolded around 12:40 p.m. in the 8600 block of Chase Street, where New Orleans Police Department officers were dispatched following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered Lewis suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The New Orleans Police Department has since launched a homicide investigation into the death of Torrey Lewis. At this time, there has been no public information released regarding any potential suspects or arrests made in connection with the case. The investigation is active and ongoing.
