Three men are in custody in a New Orleans East murder case. New Orleans Police say officers booked Kris Maxwell (left), Giann Nelson (center) and Samil Smith in the June 6 killing of 21-year-old Corey Williams in the 7800 block of Sand Street.
All three face charges of second-degree murder.
"Shortly before 6:05 p.m. on June 6, NOPD Seventh District officers responded to multiple calls of a shooting in the 7800 block of Sand Street," said police. "Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. New Orleans EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. "
Police say during the investigation, two more shooting victims from this incident arrived at local hospitals.
The case is still under investigation, and anyone who has information should call NOPD Homicide at (504) 658-5300, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at (877) 903-7867 (STOP). Tips can also be submitted online via the Crimestoppers web site.
Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their names and may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.
