Amarion Ernest Wood was 18 when he was shot and killed on June 17, 2023, in the 4400 block of Woodlawn Drive in the Tall Timbers area of New Orleans. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene. Investigators say the shooting does not appear to have been random and believe it is linked to an earlier dispute in the 5500 block of Tullis Drive in Algiers; specifics of that initial confrontation have not been released.

Amarion worked at a local Wendy’s and attended Landry-Walker High School before transferring to The Net Charter School. As of early 2024 the New Orleans Police Department had not announced any arrests or named official suspects, but had identified a person of interest, Shadia Aubualia, who officers want to speak with for possible information; police say she is not currently wanted as a suspect.

Anyone who knew Amarion, witnessed the June 17 shooting, or has information about the earlier dispute is asked to contact the New Orleans Police Department.