Timothy TeeBo Demond Sams was 28 when he died of gunshot injuries and passed away at University Medical Center on November 22, 2023. A lifelong New Orleans resident, he attended Miller McCoy Academy and the GED program at Delgado Community College, and was a father of four. At the time of his death he worked at Copelands in Harvey and had formerly worked at a Walmart in Spring, Texas.

Police identified and apprehended a suspect at the shooting scene, but the person escaped custody after being handcuffed there. No further information about the suspect’s identity or whether the individual was later recaptured is provided. A funeral service was held for Sams on December 2, 2023, at Gentilly Baptist Church. The investigation into his death continues.

If anyone knew Timothy or has information about the shooting or the suspect who escaped custody, please come forward.