Leroy Stelly Jr. has faced a string of violent allegations over 14 years, culminating in the January 7, 2023 shooting of Richard Bernard Richie Smith. Despite Stelly's violent history, he has not faced legal repercussions, with authorities deeming the shooting justified. Richard's mother, Dana Leonard, disputes this finding and has conducted her own investigation, culminating in an 80-page report urging authorities to reconsider the case and examining Stelly's past behavior. She criticizes the police for their unresolved investigation amid the backdrop of a crime-riddled New Orleans neighborhood.
"Over a 14-year span, Leroy Stelly Jr faced numerous allegations of violence, culminating in the fatal shooting of Richard Bernard Richie Smith on January 7, 2023."
"Dana Leonard, Smith's mother, believes that Stelly's history of violence was not properly investigated and urges for more scrutiny on the case."
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