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New Orleans Family Mourns Chef Carl Morgan, Killed While Picking up Son
Raymond Wells attempted a carjacking that led to Morgan's shooting; Wells faces first-degree murder charges if he recovers, police said.
- Carl Morgan, a sous chef at Brennan's Restaurant, was fatally shot Tuesday evening around 5 p.m. while waiting in the parking lot of the Abeona House daycare in New Orleans to pick up his young son.
- The shooting occurred during a carjacking attempt by 24-year-old Raymond Wells, who fled with a stolen car but was later found on Interstate 10 with a gunshot wound to his head.
- Morgan was described by General Manager Christian Pendleton as a kind, big, and gregarious 'teddy bear of a man' who loved cooking, making people happy, and prepared for the upcoming Fried Chicken Festival.
- Pendleton recalled that initially, it seemed impossible to hold the festival without Morgan, and confirmed that all funds raised will be donated to Morgan's family as the community comes together to grieve.
- Morgan's death has devastated Brennan's staff and the local community, with the daycare and church nearby expressing grief and emphasizing ongoing support for his family and loved ones.
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