A 28-year-old employee of Parts World Ltd. was fatally shot on Tuesday afternoon in the car park of a business along the Eastern Main Road in Barataria. The victim has been identified as Shaquille Charles of Mon Repos Road, Morvant. Police reports indicate that Charles was approached by an unknown assailant while in the parking area and was shot multiple times. He died at the scene before emergency services could arrive. Investigators have not yet established a motive, and no arrests have been made. The area remains a focus of inquiry as authorities gather witness statements and review security footage. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and the Parts World workforce. Colleagues described Charles as a hardworking and quiet individual who was not known to be involved in any disputes. This marks the second homicide in Barataria this month, raising concerns about public safety in the area. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
