A triple shooting on the evening of February 26, 2022, in the 2900 block of Conti Street in New Orleans left three people dead, including 39-year-old Donald Roberts Jr. New Orleans Police arrived around 6:52 p.m. in the Mid-City neighborhood near the Lafitte Greenway and found Roberts and 56-year-old Marvin Pepp with fatal gunshot wounds at the scene. A third victim, 15-year-old Heaven Nettles, was taken to a local hospital and later died.

Preliminary reports say the three victims were together when an unknown gunman approached and opened fire before fleeing. The motive has not been released. In the weeks after the killings, investigators made public appeals for information but no arrests or suspects have been announced and the investigation remains open.

If anyone was in the area that evening or knew Donald Roberts Jr., Heaven Nettles, or Marvin Pepp and has information, please contact the New Orleans Police Department.