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Brandon 'Boogie B' Montrell death: Comedian's mom claims he is 'victim of decades of neglect of hopes'

Brandon 'Boogie B' Montrell, 43, was shot dead outside a grocery store and the investigation team has released surveillance pics of two suspects in connection with the incident

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Comedian Brandon Boogie B Montrell, 43, was shot dead on Friday, December 23, outside Rouses grocery store in New Orleans. Boogie B was famous for his entertaining 'Hood History' series of videos that explained historic locations, events, and persons throughout New Orleans with a humorous touch. 

He had come to his hometown from Los Angeles to celebrate holidays with his mother, Sherilyn Prince, and grandmother. His mother, Sherilyn, claimed in a recent press statement released by family attorney Juan LaFonta, “My son was not just the victim of a stray bullet. He’s the victim of decades of neglect that have left New Orleans’ youth with no hope for a future and with no real fear of consequences. "

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Further, she added, "It’s past time for leaders in our city and all over to do their jobs. It matters who the president is, who the governor is, and who the mayor is. Leaders create opportunities – including the opportunity to live in peace without fear of random violence. When crime and violence in New Orleans became worrisome, Montrell relocated to Washington D.C. and became a comedian," reported Fox 8 live. LaFont said Montrell’s mother was “angry” over her son’s death and not yet ready to speak publicly. “She’s angry but not in a ‘street justice’ kind of way. She’s more angry that there’s no leadership in this city to prevent things like this and no help for these kids doing these kinds of things.”

La Fonta added, "Montrell is believed to have been getting Christmas groceries for his grandmother when he was killed, caught in the crossfire of two gunmen shooting at each other in the parking lot. He had planned to attend a friend’s comedy show at Harrah’s New Orleans later Friday evening." Further the attorney added, " “He was a really good guy. Always pushing himself forward. Never involved with anything negative. Folks need to understand that what leads to horrors like this isn’t greed, it isn’t drugs, and it isn’t violent tendencies. It’s the failure of our city’s leaders to provide proper and even minimal support for families and youth.”

Meanwhile, NOPD has been requesting public assistance in identifying the suspects. The department tweeted, "The New Orleans Police Department’s Homicide Section is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two suspects wanted in connection with the Homicide of a 43-year-old man. The offense occurred on December 23, 2022, in the 700 block of Baronne Street." Further, it added, "Anyone with information or can locate these individuals is urged to contact the Homicide Section at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867."

Meanwhile, the investigation team has also released surveillance photographs of two suspects together with a gray or silver sedan getaway car and a photo of a woman, Dyamonique Smith to question the case. No arrests have yet been made in the case.