On April 3, 2024, the bodies of three people were discovered in a makeshift homeless encampment in a wooded area of Jefferson Parish just outside New Orleans, near Scott Street and Shrewsbury Road. Among the victims was 44-year-old Mindy Ann Robert; the others were identified as 33-year-old Marcey Vincent and 53-year-old Warren Fairley. Authorities reported all three had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and believe the killings occurred within about 48 hours before the discovery. Two of the victims were found inside a tent.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office has characterized the deaths as homicides. As of mid-May 2024 there have been no arrests and no suspects publicly identified; CrimeStoppers has increased a reward for information leading to an arrest. If anyone has information about activity near Scott Street and Shrewsbury Road or knew the victims at the encampment, please come forward to assist the investigation.