Weapons — Metairie, La — reported 2026-06-30

SUMMARY

A 21-year-old woman was shot and later died after being taken to a local hospital.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Metairie, La
  • Date reported: 2026-06-30
  • Suspect: male, age 33
  • Victim(s): 1 (21-year-old woman)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred on June 24 in the 6200 block of Riverside Drive in Metairie.
  • A 33-year-old man, Kennedy George, was taken into custody at around 8:10 p.m. on June 24.
  • George was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on charges of attempted second-degree murder and felon in possession with a firearm.
  • His charge was later upgraded to second-degree murder.
  • The victim died on June 29 after being taken to a local hospital.