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No arrests, help requested, reward raised in Claiborne shooting that left 3 dead, 7 injured

Harrison did say that police believe they have identified some 'prime suspects' in the case, but are asking for the public's help. To that end, Crimestoppers has hiked the reward for information in the case to $12,500 from $10,000.

NEW ORLEANS - Two months ago this Friday, two gunmen shot into a row of businesses near South Claiborne and Louisiana in New Orleans, killing three people and injuring seven, Police Superintendent Michael Harrison announced Tuesday.

Robin Jackson's 38-year-old son Kurshaw was one of three people killed in the deadly mass shooting.

"I only have memories, but I will never ever in life give up," Jackson said. "I'm fighting for justice."

In addition to Jackson, 27-year-old Taiesha Watkins from Houston and 28-year-old Jeremiah Lee were also killed. Police believe Lee, a suspected gang member was most likely the intended target.

Seven others were also injured in the shooting.

Tuesday, NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison briefed reporters on the status of the investigation and search for suspects.

"We believe we have identified who they could be, but we need to confirm it and that can only be confirmed through community support," Harrison said.

The Crimestoppers reward was just increased from $10,000 to $12,500.

That's on top of $15,000 offered for information by the FBI and ATF.

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"We need the full participation of our residents," Mayor Latoya Cantrell said. "If you have seen something, please step up to say something."

Robin Jackson is appealing to other mothers out there, if you know who the gunmen are even if it's your own son, tell investigators.

"You grab your son by the hand and bring him forward, Jackson said. "They say black lives matter. Everybody's lives matter. But, it's sad because it's black on black crime."

Police also say they have video of the mass shooting. But, according to Chief Harrison, they are not releasing it because you can't identify the suspects in the video.

If you have any information that can help solve this crime, you are urged to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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