Coriana Leggett, a 28-year-old African American woman, was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of a business in the 10800 block of Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans East on June 12, 2024. New Orleans Police responded to a call about 3:58 p.m.; first responders pronounced her dead at the scene at 4:21 p.m.

Initial reports temporarily misidentified Leggett as male, but the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office later confirmed her correct name and gender. Detectives canvassed the area and opened an investigation; an adult female was detained as a person of interest for questioning, though officials have not disclosed her connection to the case or the outcome of that questioning. No arrests have been announced and the motive and circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation.

Anyone with information that could aid the inquiry is asked to contact the NOPD Homicide Section or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans.