Authorities have identified the 23-year-old man killed in a late-night double shooting along Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans East, a burst of gunfire that left one victim dead and another wounded in the Plum Orchard neighborhood.
What Investigators Say
The Orleans Parish Coroner has identified the man who died as 23-year-old Bobby Lavigne and reports that he was shot on the 7900 block of Chef Menteur Highway, according to WWL‑TV. Police say Lavigne and another person were both transported to a hospital after the shooting, where Lavigne was later pronounced dead. Officials have not released a timeline of events leading up to the violence.
Scene And Victims
New Orleans officers were called to the 7900 block of Chef Menteur Highway at about 10:40 p.m., where they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds, local television reported. One victim had a grazing wound, while the other had been hit by at least one bullet; both were taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, and the more seriously injured man died shortly after arrival, FOX 8 reported. Police have not identified the second victim or released that person’s condition.
Investigation Ongoing
A New Orleans Police Department spokesperson told reporters the department does not have additional information to share at this time, and WWL‑TV reports it has reached out to NOPD to ask whether an arrest has been made or a motive identified. As of the latest updates, no arrests or suspect descriptions have been released and detectives continue to investigate. Investigators are asking anyone with video or information to contact authorities.
Local Context
Chef Menteur Highway is a busy corridor in New Orleans East that has seen crashes and other serious incidents in recent months, and neighborhood leaders have long pushed for safety upgrades along the stretch. A recent report highlighting residents’ concerns detailed pedestrian dangers and traffic risks along the route.
How To Help
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504‑658‑6070 or to call Crimestoppers at 504‑822‑1111, per City of New Orleans and local tipline guidance. Tips can also be submitted online to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans.
