New Orleans Police have arrested three men in connection with a deadly June shooting
in Little Woods.
Police arrested Kris Maxwell, Giann Nelson and Samil Smith in connection with the shooting death of Corey Williams, 21.
The shooting happened just after 6 p.m. on June 6; officers say a young man, identified as Williams, was found shot in the 7800 block of Sand Street and was pronounced dead.
It was later determined that two additional victims were taken to the hospital in private vehicles.
As the investigation continued to progress, police were able to positively identify Maxwell, Nelson, and Smith as the suspects, and arrest warrants were filed.
Warrants were served for the three suspects. Maxwell was arrested in the 4900 block of Stephen Girard Ave. in New Orleans, Nelson was arrested in the 5100 block of Metropolitan Street in New Orleans, and Smith was arrested in the 7700 block of Dorsett Street.
They are all being charged with one count of second-degree murder.
