A teenager convicted of attempted murder in New Orleans has fled juvenile custody in Bunkie, but the victim and prosecutors weren t informed for several days.
In August 2019, Lynell Reynolds, then 13 years old, was sentenced for the shooting that left then-21-year-old Darrelle Scott, paralyzed from the waist down.
A teenager convicted of attempted murder in New Orleans has fled juvenile custody in Bunkie, but the victim and prosecutors weren t informed for several days.
Crime victimâs family concerned about DA Williamsâ new juvenile crime policies
Victim s family worries about Orleans DA s new juvenile crime policies By Natasha Robin | February 25, 2021 at 5:43 PM CST - Updated February 25 at 5:43 PM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Life will never be the same for crime victim, Darrelle Scott and his family. A juvenile shot Darrelle three years ago, paralyzing him for life.
âIâm suffering every day. Iâm in pain 24/7. I take about 12 different medications a day and Iâm in therapy,â says Scott.
âDarrelle is my son, and I have experienced so much from the night we received the call until now, and it hurts,â says Latrell Forbes.