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New Orleans, La. - A 21 year-old man was shot and killed Monday afternoon, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
It happened around 2:22 p.m. near the intersection of Washington Avenue and S. White Street.
FOX 8 received this news release from NOPD Friday afternoon:
Kendall
Williams, 21, was killed and one man only known as "Kman" or "Caveman" was
wounded by the gunfire during a shooting in the 4100 block of Washington Avenue
at approximately 2:22 P.M.
Kendall
Williams was found lying on the sidewalk shot multiple times to the face and
body. He died on the scene. Another man only known as "Kman" or
"Caveman" was shot to the leg and left the scene. Detectives are looking
for this individual who may have information about this incident. This
individual is not a suspect in the incident, just a person who detectives would
like to speak with.
Homicide
Detective Gregory Hamilton is in charge of the investigation.
Citizens
with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS
at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867) or Text your crime tip to C-R-I-M-E-S
(274637), Text TELLCS then your crime information. You could receive a
cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and
indictment of the person(s) responsible. You do not have to give your name nor
testify to receive the reward. Citizens can also submit an
anonymous tip online to CRIMESTOPPERS at www.crimestoppersgno.org.
