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A drive-by shooting near the Crescent City Connection bridge in New Orleans killed 7-month-old Deshawn Kinard and his 25-year-old father, Deshawn Butler. Both were back-seat passengers when another vehicle pulled alongside and opened fire; Butler was pronounced dead at the scene and his son was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died. The driver and a front-seat passenger were not injured.

Police characterized the attack as targeted rather than random, saying Butler was the likely intended victim and noting a suspected gang connection. Investigators identified Butler as a known member of the Fischer Fools and linked the shooting to a possible conflict between two local gangs. No suspects or arrests have been publicly announced, and authorities offered a reward and asked the public for information that could lead to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone has information about that night or knew the victims, can you share what you know with investigators?