Sam Jackson

Death by Force

Sam Jackson, a 32-year-old New Orleans musician and Mardi Gras Indian, was fatally shot on May 5, 2023, in the Marigny neighborhood. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. at the intersection of St. Anthony and North Rampart streets. According to police reports, Jackson was involved in a shootout with another individual. Both men were transported to the hospital, where Jackson succumbed to his injuries; the other man remained in critical condition.

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