Kenneth Smith Jr. dies in fatal Lower Ninth Ward shooting

Kenneth Smith Jr. dies in fatal Lower Ninth Ward shooting

Fatal Lower Ninth Ward shooting death of Kenneth Smith Jr.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office has identified 15-year-old Kenneth Smith Jr. as the teen who lost his life in a deadly shooting Monday night in the Lower Ninth Ward.

Smith was fatally shot near the intersection of St. Maurice Avenue and North Prieur Street. He was one of two individuals killed during the violent incident that unfolded that evening.

Authorities confirmed that the shooting occurred late Monday and involved multiple victims. Smith’s identity was officially released by the coroner’s office shortly after the investigation began.

Additional details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting have not yet been made public. The investigation remains active as law enforcement continues to search for suspects and gather evidence.