Two men were killed in a midday shooting in the Tulane-Gravier neighborhood of New Orleans on November 16, 2025. Officers responding shortly before 3:30 p.m. to the 100 block of North Johnson Street, near Canal Street, found 36-year-old Xavimen Decquir and 42-year-old Nicholas Fayard each suffering gunshot wounds; both were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators noted the presence of illegal drugs at the location.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office later confirmed both victims’ identities. No suspects or motive have been publicly identified and the investigation remains open.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about who was involved, please share what is known with the New Orleans Police Department.