Khristopher Buddy Lewis, a 32-year-old man from New Orleans, was shot and killed in a brazen drive-by shooting in the Marigny neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon, July 28, 2024. A lifelong resident of the Seventh Ward, his family described him as a 'well loved' individual. On the day of his death, Lewis had just purchased a scratch-off ticket and was leaving a local store when the fatal attack occurred.
The shooting, which also left an 11-year-old boy and a 64-year-old individual wounded, sent shockwaves through the community.
The incident unfolded in broad daylight, adding to the sense of alarm among residents and local business owners. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots as a vehicle sped through the area, unleashing a volley of bullets. When the chaos subsided, Lewis was found gravely wounded and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The 11-year-old, who was the son of one of the store's owners, was hospitalized but later released. The 64-year-old victim was reported to be in critical condition following the attack.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the New Orleans Police Department launched an investigation into the triple shooting. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the perpetrators. At the time of the initial reports, police had not yet determined a motive for the shooting and had not identified any suspects. Law enforcement officials urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact Crimestoppers. As of late July 2024, no arrests had been publicly announced in connection with the murder of Khristopher Buddy Lewis, and the investigation remained ongoing.
