A tragic shooting in Algiers has claimed the life of 32-year-old Lizzell Palma, leaving family, friends, and neighbors stunned by the sudden loss. According to the New Orleans Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 1800 block of Jo Ann Place. When they arrived, they found Palma suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts by first responders and paramedics to save her, she was pronounced dead at the scene.Detectives immediately began canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage to piece together what led to the deadly encounter. Preliminary reports suggest the gunfire erupted near a residential area where Palma either lived or was visiting.
Authorities have not released details regarding a possible motive or suspect but confirmed that one male individual is also under investigation in connection with the shooting.The area remained blocked off late into the night as crime scene technicians collected evidence and investigators interviewed residents who reported hearing several shots before seeing a vehicle speed away.
The killing marks yet another painful addition to a string of violent incidents in the Algiers area this year, heightening community concern over ongoing gun violence.Those who knew Lizzell Palma remember her as a bright, loving woman whose kindness touched many lives. Friends described her as the kind of person who could make anyone feel welcome, and whose laughter “lit up the block.”
Family members have since gathered at the site, placing candles and flowers where she took her final breaths—a small act of love amid overwhelming grief.As police continue their investigation, anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers anonymously. The community now mourns not just Lizzell’s loss, but another reminder of how senseless violence continues to steal promising lives too soon.
