Neighbor’s Act of Grace Shot | New Orleans News

A man sleeping in his car on General Pershing Street in New Orleans was shot after confronting three suspects trying to break into nearby vehicles. Known to neighbors for his kindness and resilience while homeless, he’d even received birthday gift cards from a local teen. The suspects — 19-year-old Khaleef Conerly, 17-year-old Caydin Smith, and a 12-year-old juvenile — have been charged with attempted second-degree murder. The cook, wounded in the back and arm, is expected to recover; neighbors are rallying to help with medical costs, car repairs, and housing. Police are also investigating a separate car burglary allegedly committed by the same group later that day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.fox8live.com/2026/09/15/uptown-new-orleans-line-cook-living-vehicle-shot-after-trying-stop-car-burglars/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0de809a73df7a45d Report issues to [email protected].