Cecil Batiz dies in fatal New Orleans robbery shooting
Fatal New Orleans robbery shooting death of Cecil Batiz – Obituary
Cecil Batiz, a 16-year-old from New Orleans, was shot and killed during an attempted armed robbery at Sam’s Meat Market on December 3, 2024. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. in the 8400 block of South I-10 Service Road.
According to authorities, Batiz and an accomplice, 18-year-old Teony Juarez, allegedly attempted to rob the store at gunpoint. The store manager fired at the suspects, striking both. Batiz was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Juarez fled the scene on foot but was later apprehended by the police. He has been charged with four felony counts related to the attempted robbery.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not released further details at this time.