Leah Shantel Perry was 17 and living in New Orleans when she was killed in a drive-by shooting on the evening of July 7, 2023, in the Bywater neighborhood. The shooting occurred on North Villere Street; emergency responders treated her at the scene but she died of gunshot wounds, according to the Orleans Parish Coroner’s office.

Perry was a mother to a young son. The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation, and in the days and weeks after the killing detectives continued to seek information. No suspects or arrests have been publicly disclosed in connection with the case.

If anyone who knew Leah, saw activity on North Villere Street that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the New Orleans Police Department.