Richard Webster

I cover crime and criminal justice issues in New Orleans for the Times-Picayune.

Articles

A bullet hole in a stop sign at the corner of Dryades and Fourth streets is a daily reminder of violence.

For children growing up in New Orleans’ ‘Triangle of Death,’ the dangers take many forms

Hurricane Katrina forced New Orleans' remaining gangs into the Central City neighborhood. With this mass concentration of drug traffickers came a bloody turf war, near-daily shootings and a rising body count.

Community Safety

Troy Lee, 39, pictured shortly after he was shot five times on the night of Feb. 10. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Ti

Health Equity & Social Justice

Community & Public Health

18 years in Central City: An education in violence, drugs, isolation and hope

Candince McMillian knew little about New Orlean's Central City neighborhood before she bought her home. Then two bullets ripped through her front door.

Race and Equity

Community Safety

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Richard Webster

Articles

For children growing up in New Orleans’ ‘Triangle of Death,’ the dangers take many forms

18 years in Central City: An education in violence, drugs, isolation and hope