Autumn Barthelemy, a 3-year-old girl, died on April 26, 2022, in her family’s French Quarter home in New Orleans after an accidental shooting. She was taken to a hospital but did not survive.

Following the shooting, Donell and another teenager were taken into custody for questioning; the other teen was later released. Donell was charged with negligent homicide for leaving the loaded firearm where the child could reach it. Investigators also discovered an active warrant charging Donell with second-degree murder in the September 30, 2021, killing of 34-year-old Brian Thomas, and he was booked on that charge as well.

Does anyone have information about this household or knew Autumn and her family that could help clarify what happened that afternoon?