Raven Houff was 18 when she was killed in a double shooting on December 8, 2019, in New Orleans’ 7th Ward. The shooting occurred about 11:17 p.m. in the 2100 block of North Rocheblave Street. Earlier that day she had been with cousins at Jackson Park before they became separated.

The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation into the killing. A 24-year-old woman, Chante Mark, was arrested and charged with Raven’s murder; the legal process in the case is ongoing. Raven’s death drew attention because of her age and the circumstances of the shooting, and the family and community continue to be affected by the loss.

If anyone saw activity in the 2100 block of North Rocheblave Street the night of December 8, 2019, or has information about Raven’s death, please come forward.