New Orleans Coroner Identifies Two Homicide Victims
Authorities confirmed the identities of two individuals killed in separate shooting incidents across the city.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Violence
The New Orleans coroner identified 43-year-old Jacquelyn Green and 40-year-old Ernest New as the victims of two recent homicides. Police have apprehended a suspect in connection with the death of Green.
Why it matters
Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating both incidents to determine the circumstances behind these fatal shootings. These cases remain central to ongoing local public safety efforts in New Orleans.
Jacquelyn Green, 43, died from gunshot wounds in New Orleans East, while 40-year-old Ernest New was fatally shot in the Milan neighborhood. Authorities have arrested 45-year-old suspect Sheila Scott in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
The players
Jacquelyn Green
She was a 43-year-old victim of a fatal shooting near the North I-10 Service Road.
Ernest New
He was a 40-year-old victim who died of gunshot wounds in the 2200 block of Amelia Street.
Sheila Scott
She is a 45-year-old suspect apprehended in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in connection with the death of Jacquelyn Green.
The details
Jacquelyn Green was targeted and shot near a storage facility on North I-10 Service Road, leading to the apprehension of Sheila Scott in Mississippi. Ernest New was separately found shot to death in the 2200 block of Amelia Street.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Jacquelyn Green and Ernest New were killed.
Legal Context
These violent incidents are being tracked against the benchmarks set by the 2024 New Orleans crime reduction initiative. They provide a test of the city's current penal enforcement and investigative capabilities.
Residents are encouraged to contact the NOPD Homicide Section at 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 with any relevant information. Increased investigative activity may be expected in the affected neighborhoods.
The takeaway
Maintaining awareness of local police resources is essential for community safety during active investigations. Reporting suspicious activities or information to authorities remains a critical step for residents to help support local justice efforts.
Further reading
For more information on public safety, visit New Orleans Violence.
More information
Submit anonymous tips through the Crimestoppers tip submission portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NOLA.
