Teen Killed in Armed Robbery at New Orleans Meat Market

On the evening of October 11, 2023, an armed robbery took place at a meat market located at 3600 block of South Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the incident, a 17-year-old male, later identified by the New Orleans coroner, was shot and killed by the store manager. The teen, who was armed with a handgun, was shot in the torso and pronounced dead at the scene. Two other suspects, who were also armed, fled the scene without making any arrests. The deceased teen was later identified as a 17-year-old male from the area, who faces potential deportation due to his immigration status.

The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is actively investigating the incident and has appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the two remaining suspects. The NOPD has not released any further details about the investigation or the potential deportation of the deceased teen. The store manager, who shot the teen, has not been charged and is cooperating with the investigation. The value of the stolen items and the exact modus operandi of the robbery have not been disclosed by the authorities.