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New Orleans coroner IDs 6 people murdered in 4-day span, including children who died in fire

The New Orleans coroner released the identity of six people killed in four separate incidents since Wednesday. The New Orleans coroner has identified six people killed in four separate incidents since Wednesday, including children who died in a fire allegedly set by their father. The cause and manner of death are still under investigation. The coroner identified Joseph Washington, Jayla Washington, 5, and Avery Washington, 3, as the children's victims. Calvin Brown, Jr., was identified as the man fatally shot outside a gas station in the 3400 block of Franklin Avenue. Police are seeking a suspect in the other killing.

New Orleans coroner IDs 6 people murdered in 4-day span, including children who died in fire

gepubliceerd : 2 jaar geleden door MISSY WILKINSON | Staff writer in General

The New Orleans coroner released the identity of six people killed in four separate incidents since Wednesday.

The coroner identified Joseph Washington, 8, Jayla Washington, 5, and Avery Washington, 3, as the children who died in a fire allegedly set by their father in the 4900 block of America Street early Wednesday morning. Their cause and manner of death remain under investigation, spokesperson Jason Melacon said.

The coroner also identified Calvin Brown, Jr., 41, as the man fatally shot Wednesday evening outside a gas station in the 3400 block of Franklin Avenue. Police are seeking a suspect in that killing.


Onderwerpen: Louisiana, Crime, New Orleans

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