8 people shot in N.O east, a day after a march demanding an end to gun violence
“I still trust in God knowing that in the end, He wins, but so many people will be devastated in between,” said Foy. Author: Thanh Truong / Eyewitness News Published: 10:17 PM CDT June 6, 2021 Updated: 10:27 PM CDT June 6, 2021
NEW ORLEANS A shooting that wounded eight people is under investigation. New Orleans Police said the shooting happened around 10:30 Saturday night in the 10,000 thousand block of the South Service road of I-10 in New Orleans East.
Among the victims is a woman who was shot in the face. So far, police have no updates on a suspect or motive.
The man who organized the New Orleans East block party where eight people were shot early Sunday says he feels betrayed by the violence. “I tried to give the community something positive,” organizer Leo Bryant told WDSU. “I feel like they let me down.” Sign up for our Newsletters The shooting happened in the 10100 block of South I-10 Service Road shortly after midnight. Two victims, including a woman shot in the face, were taken to the hospital.
Posted: January 26, 2021
Kenneth Foy
Kenneth “Ken” Edward Foy, 74, passed away peacefully in his Edmonds home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Ken was born on October 13, 1946 in Yakima, WA to Edward and Dolores Foy, the third of three sons. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1964 and from Gonzaga University in 1968. He joined the Army and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. It was in Vietnam where he met his devoted wife and lifelong companion. They moved to Edmonds in 1974, where they made their home for 47 years, raised their two sons, and enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren, family, and friends.