Lawrence Tootie Wells, 38, was shot dead in New Orleans on the evening of October 20, 2021. The shooting occurred in the St. Claude neighborhood; Wells was found with a gunshot wound in the 4100 block of St. Claude Avenue and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation. Reports say two separate fatal shootings happened within a short period that night, and no motive has been released. As of the latest public update, no arrests have been reported and no suspects have been identified.

If anyone in the St. Claude area that evening saw activity on or near the 4100 block of St. Claude Avenue or has information about Lawrence Wells, please share what is known with investigators.