New Orleans, LA (12/26/2022) – A New Orleans comedian was killed by a stray bullet in Rouse’s Supermarket parking lot on Friday, December 23, 2022.
Brandon Montrell, 43, was shot multiple times while sitting in his car in the 700 block of Barone Street. “Boogie B,” as his fans knew him, was considered one of New Orleans Hood Historians.
Montrell was home for Christmas and running errands. NOPD said the shooting was not targeted. His mother said to 4WWL,
“My son was not just the victim of a stray bullet,” said his mother, Sherilyn Price. “He’s the victim of decades of neglect that have left New Orleans’ youth with no hope for a future and with no real fear of consequences. It’s past time for leaders in our city and all over to do their jobs. It matters who the president is, who the governor is, and who the mayor is. Leaders create opportunities – including the opportunity to live in peace without fear of random violence.”
NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two suspects wanted in connection with the homicide of Montrell.
Anyone with information or who can locate these individuals is urged to contact the Homicide Section at (504) 658-5300. Or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.
