William Charles Jr., 21, was shot and killed in New Orleans in the early morning of December 19, 2025. Officers from the New Orleans Police Department responded to a 3:15 a.m. report of a shooting in the 1500 block of Southlawn Boulevard and found Charles with apparent gunshot wounds; New Orleans EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.

NOPD homicide detectives opened an immediate investigation. Detectives have been collecting evidence and seeking public tips but have not released a motive, identified any suspects, or made arrests. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will perform an autopsy to establish the official cause of death.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the NOPD Homicide Section or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans. Did anyone in the area see or hear anything that night?