NEW ORLEANS — A 15-year-old Sophie Wright student was shot and killed and a 25-year-old man was injured during a football practice near Evans Playground on Soniat Street Monday evening, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
NOPD spokesperson Reese Harper said that it appears that the 25-year-old victim was the intended target.
Neighbors also tell us one of his coaches may have been the intended target of the shooting.
Both victims were rushed to the hospital. However, the teen did not survive his injuries. The adult victim is said to be stable.
The homicide department is in charge of the investigation and is attempting to determine a motive and suspects in the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111.
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