Devante Durrell Jefferson, 28, was shot and killed on Monday, August 9, 2021, in New Orleans’ 7th Ward. The shooting also wounded a 15-year-old girl who was at the scene.

Authorities arrested Wilbert Jefferson in connection with Devante Jefferson’s death. An Orleans Parish grand jury later indicted Wilbert Jefferson on multiple counts, including Second Degree Murder with a Firearm, the attempted murder of another person who was present, Obstruction of Justice in a Homicide Investigation, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm tied to a prior aggravated robbery conviction in Texas.

What details about the incident or the people involved might help explain how this happened? If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Devante, contact investigators.