On March 22, 2024, 64-year-old Reginald William Thompson, known as Puff, was shot and killed on the corner of North Roman Street and AP Tureaud Avenue in New Orleans’ 7th Ward after meeting an attorney and stopping to chat with friends. Gunfire erupted during the conversation and four men were struck; Reginald died at the scene and another victim, Farrell Davis Jr., died en route to the hospital. Two additional men were wounded.

Family described Reginald as a retired carpenter, a lifelong 7th Ward resident, a graduate of John McDonogh Senior High School, a husband, father of three and grandfather to seven. Police found a white truck believed to have been used by the assailants abandoned in the 8th Ward, but no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been reported. The motive remains unclear.

If anyone was in that area on March 22 or has information about the white truck or the shooting, please share what was seen or heard.