Shane Casmier, a 33-year-old Black/African American man, was shot and killed on the morning of February 20, 2024, in New Orleans’ 7th Ward. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:24 a.m. on the 1900 block of N. Dorgenois Street when a vehicle approached and someone inside opened fire, striking Casmier multiple times. First responders found him unresponsive on the sidewalk and he was pronounced dead at the scene; the Orleans Parish coroner later identified him.

The New Orleans Police Department has opened a homicide investigation and describes the case as active. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about the vehicle or occupants involved, contact the NOPD with what they know.