3-year-old Rudy Ratliff dies after Central City shooting in New Orleans

Описание: family mourns 3-year-old Rudy Ratliff who was shot and killed Sat Nov 30th in the 2200 Block of Willow Street Central City in New Orleans

Family and friends came together Sunday evening to grieve the loss of three-year-old Rudy Ratliff.

Ratliff's cousin, Savana Butler, said Rudy was full of life.
“A lot of energy, Great ball of fire."

Family friend, Michael Willis, said “I don’t want to mislead anybody about what happened, from what he said, she said is, the scenario of some kind."

We are urging the community to find solutions to gun violence.
“How do we now protect our children and keep guns away from them and out of their hands? That’s what we’re going to focus on moving forward."

"Trying to figure out how we pick up the pieces from this situation and also move on as a family and as a community at large,"

"It’s going to affect a lot of people. We’re talking about a three-year-old baby, a precious child, who still had a long long life to live.”

Although Ratliff's life was cut short, the family said he would leave a lasting impact on their lives.
“We have another angel watching over us. He had a very short life, but it was fulfilled. If you would’ve met him, you would’ve felt it too."

"Child Abuse Detectives are actively gathering information to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event."

Story By: Lily Cummings / WWL Louisiana
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