In the St. Claude neighborhood of New Orleans, a tragedy unfolded on March 2, 2023, that cut short the life of 14-year-old Octavius Wells. The young male was found in a driveway in the 1600 block of Lesseps Street, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office later identified Wells as the victim of the deadly shooting.
The New Orleans Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the death of the teenager.
While the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, authorities have sought public assistance in gathering more information. In connection with the case, investigators identified Archie Green as a person of interest.
Authorities have clarified that Green is not wanted as a suspect in the homicide. Instead, detectives believe he may possess information pertinent to the ongoing investigation and are seeking to question him. The police have encouraged anyone with information regarding Green's whereabouts or the shooting of Octavius Wells to come forward. As of late 2023, no arrests had been publicly announced in the case.
