NEW ORLEANS — A tragic shooting in Algiers Wednesday morning has claimed the lives of 16-year-old Lizzell Palma and a 20-year-old man, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
Police say they received the initial call around 7:45 a.m. and responded to the scene shortly after 8 a.m. Investigators have confirmed that the incident was a murder-suicide, marking the fifth such case in New Orleans since September 25, according to the Metropolitan Crime Commission.
Authorities report that Lizzell Palma, a junior at Walter L. Cohen High School, was walking to her bus stop when she was followed and shot by the 20-year-old man, who later turned the gun on himself. Palma was pronounced dead at the scene, while the man was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
The school issued a statement announcing it would be closed for the day following the tragedy and expressed condolences to Palma’s family. Friends and classmates described her as a bright and promising young student whose sudden death has left the community in shock.
Police have not disclosed whether the two knew each other but continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111.
Community members and officials are urging prayers and support for Palma’s family and friends during this heartbreaking time. The investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as more details become available.
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