Melvin Brady, age 5

Lost on August 2, 2016 in Marrero, Louisiana.

Melvin was accidentally shot by his 9-year-old brother.

Photo sources:

• The New Orleans Advocate: Melvin Brady's Obituary on The New Orleans Advocate

News sources:

• Mother of 5-year-old shot to death by brother booked with child desertion
• The Advocate: Mother of 5-year-old accidentally shot to death cited for child desertion
• Mother of 5-year-old shot to death by brother booked with child desertion
• Gun Violence Archive

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Marrero, LA - April 21, 2024
• Marrero, LA - February 27, 2024
• Marrero, LA - February 16, 2024
• Marrero, LA - December 2, 2023
• Marrero, LA - July 21, 2023