Zerrick Lebeau Jr. was fatally shot on the evening of Thursday, April 20, 2023, on a sidewalk in the 1800 block of Rousseau Street in New Orleans. He was 17, a senior at Eleanor McMain Secondary School and due to graduate in twelve days; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports describe him as a student known for his intellect and humor who was looking forward to graduation and prom.

That night was unusually deadly: Lebeau was one of five people killed in separate shootings across the city, including two other teenagers who died within hours. The New Orleans Police Department confirmed his age but released few details about how the shooting occurred. The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone knew Zerrick, witnessed the shooting on Rousseau Street, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.