The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office has identified two victims of separate shootings that occurred in New Orleans over the weekend. The first incident involved 43-year-old Herman A. Jacques, who was fatally shot during an argument that escalated into gunfire on Selma Street, while a second victim, 42-year-old Leon Ward, succumbed to neck injuries later that evening in a residence on Old Roman Street.
Both shootings remain under investigation, with police yet to announce any arrests. Jacques’s death has been labeled a homicide, raising concerns about escalating violence in the city. The investigations continue as the community seeks answers and safety in the wake of these tragic events.
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