Russ A. Lewis was 27 when he was shot and killed in New Orleans on Friday, September 9, 2016. The New Orleans Police Department classified the death as a homicide and placed the incident in the city’s 7th Ward. Local media reported the shooting but did not widely publish details about the circumstances.

An obituary described Lewis as a family man, survived by his wife, Taranisha Smith Lewis, and their three children; his funeral included a celebration of life at Apostolic Outreach Church the following week.

If anyone knew Russ, his family, or witnessed what happened that night, please share any information that could help bring answers.