A teenage boy was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in Harvey, according to Jefferson Parish officials. Deputies arrived to find the teen unresponsive outside a home, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the investigation is active and are keeping details close while detectives move through the neighborhood looking for anyone who saw or heard what happened.
According to FOX 8, deputies were called around 2 p.m. for reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of Angus Drive. When they arrived, they found the teenage victim with at least one gunshot wound and not breathing.
Scene And Investigation
Local coverage credited to WGNO reports that the sheriff’s office is not yet releasing the teen’s name and that investigators say the case is still in its early stages. As reported by WGNO, there were no immediate arrests, and detectives remained at the scene working to collect evidence and identify any witnesses.
How To Help Investigators
Officials are urging anyone with information to contact the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Homicide Section at 504-364-5300 or to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers. Per the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, the detective bureau’s tip line is 504-364-5300, and local reporting notes that Crime Stoppers can be reached at 504-822-1111.
Local Context
Gun violence remains a stubborn concern across the New Orleans metro area, and the numbers can swing sharply from month to month. The Metropolitan Crime Commission has continued to publish regular updates that show some periods with fewer homicides but a steady stream of shootings, a pattern analysts say points to the need for long-term work on both prevention and follow-up investigations.
FOX 8 published the first public account of Thursday’s shooting, and this story is expected to be updated as Jefferson Parish deputies release more details. Investigators are asking anyone with tips or video from the area to come forward.
