🌱 Missing Man + 2014 Mass Shooting Conviction Reversed

Hello again, neighbors. It's Wednesday in New Orleans and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including news on:

• A recent update in a 2014 mass shooting case
• A man was shot and killed in an apartment complex on Sunday
• A man has been reported missing after getting into a ride share on Broadway

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 73 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:

1. A man who was previously convicted of perpetrating a mass shooting in 2014 now walks free after his case was retried. Blair Taylor and Terrance Nelson were convicted in an August 2014 case where two men opened fire on a group of people, injuring 5 and killing 2. After the 2020 Ramos Supreme Court decision, which declared nonunanimous jury decisions unconstitutional, Blair Taylor was able to retry his case where the original jury found him guilty 11-1. (FOX8LIVE)
2. A 23-year-old man was shot and killed in an apartment complex on Sunday afternoon. The man arrived at the hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds around 4:20 p.m. coming from a complex on Chimney Wood Lane from a private vehicle. He was then declared dead. (WWLTV)
3. Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen getting into a ride-share vehicle on Sunday. The man, 57-year-old Matthew McGinley, got into a ride share service on Broadway but did not arrive at his hotel. NOPD is asking anyone with information to contact them or Crimestoppers. (WDSU)

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Today in New Orleans:

• Goodwill Industries Career and Resource Fair (10:00 AM)
• Teen D&D Club at the Rosedale Branch Library (5:30 PM)
• Vibe Yard Yoga at the Tchoup Yard (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Join the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce on Thursday for the Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber's 2022 Business Pride Expo where you can network, have fun, and meet diverse LGBTQ+ and allied businesses! (New Orleans Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Join New Orleans Family Justice Center for its 15th anniversary cocktail night while they look back on their time and efforts to support survivors. The last day to reserve tickets is Nov. 1! (New Orleans Family Justice Center via Facebook)
• Early voting has begun for Louisiana! Early voting is Oct. 25 through Nov. 1 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 30) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. If you want to see where you can early vote, find out more at this link: (Urban League of Louisiana via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Shannon Denney

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at neworleans@patch.com