Leroy Leeky Benn Jr., 43, was sitting on the front porch of his Algiers home in New Orleans on July 18, 2018, when gunfire erupted. He was shot multiple times and later died at University Medical Center. His son, Leroy Benn III, was also struck but survived with non-lethal injuries.

The New Orleans Police Department identified three suspects in the attack: Michael Robinson, Denzel West, and Kirk Powell. Authorities say Robinson and West were the shooters who killed Benn Jr. The investigation linked the suspects to other violent incidents occurring around the same time.

Michael Robinson was convicted of second-degree murder in Benn Jr.’s death and was also found guilty in two additional murders, plus aggravated battery in the shooting of Benn III, conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, and multiple counts of obstruction of justice. Denzel West and Kirk Powell were convicted on counts of obstruction and conspiracy to obstruct; Powell was also convicted of conspiracy to commit second-degree murder. The jury returned a unanimous verdict on May 27, 2022, and the convictions were later affirmed on appeal, with the case remanded for re-sentencing due to sentencing errors.

If anyone knew Leroy Benn Jr., his family, or witnessed the events in Algiers on July 18, 2018, please come forward with information.