Coroner identifies man killed in Mid-City carjacking

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Orleans Parish coroner has identified the man who was fatally shot during a carjacking while picking up his child from daycare in Mid-City.

According to the New Orleans Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3500 block of Bienville Street around 5:13 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Responding officers said they found a man who had been shot a block away in the 3400 block of Canal Street.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

NOPD officials said he was picking up his child from a daycare. Hours later, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies said they found the alleged suspect, identified as Raymond Wells, shot inside the allegedly stolen car on Interstate 10 near the Bonnabel exit. Wells was last reported to be at a hospital in critical condition.

NOPD officials said Wells will face a murder charge when he is released from the hospital.

On Friday, Oct. 3, the Orleans Parish coroner identified the shooting victim as 36-year-old Carl Morgan.

According to a social media statement from Brennan’s Restaurant, Morgan was a sous chef.

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Brennan’s restaurant family, we are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support for our sous chef, Carl Morgan, and his family. Carl’s senseless and untimely death is heartbreaking.

Carl was a devoted father, loving partner, cherished son, and friend to all. His remarkable talent, positive energy, and immeasurable impact will be sorely missed at Brennan’s.

Our team is strong, yet we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. This weekend, many of us will be at the Brennan’s booth at the Fried Chicken Festival, honoring Carl by continuing the passion project he loved, with net proceeds benefiting his family.

Hug your loved ones tighter, give grace, be nice, and live big like Carl.

With love and appreciation,


The Team at Brennan’s

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