Dwayne Keith Wise Sr. was 45 when he was found with a fatal gunshot wound in the Desire neighborhood of New Orleans on June 19, 2023. The shooting occurred before 2:15 a.m. in the 3300 block of Higgins Boulevard. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity and ruled the death a homicide.

Described as a father and a valued employee, Wise’s sudden and violent death left family and friends grieving. As of the latest report, police have not publicly released information about a suspect or any arrests, and the New Orleans Police Department’s investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or saw anything on Higgins Boulevard before 2:15 a.m., please come forward to assist the investigation.