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Officer Everett Briscoe, New Orleans detective fatally shot in Houston, laid to rest

Detective Briscoe's body arrived back in New Orleans from Houston earlier this week, days after he was shot and killed outside Grotto restaurant.

NEW ORLEANS — Funeral services and visitation times have been announced for Officer Everett Briscoe, who was shot and killed while on a vacation in Houston this past weekend.

Briscoe was gunned down during an apparent robbery attempt at a restaurant near the Galleria. His body was escorted from Houston to New Orleans Tuesday. 

A public viewing to honor New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Detective and fallen hero, Everett Briscoe, will be held Friday, August 27, from 2 - 7 PM at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.  

A funeral will be at the Xavier University Convocation Center on Saturday, August 28, with a viewing beginning at 8 AM followed by the service at 11 AM. Members of the community are encouraged to attend to pay their respects. In accordance with local COVID-19 health and safety protocols, attendees will be asked to present proof of vaccination or a negative test.

Briscoe has been fondly remembered by friends and colleagues on the police force and in the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. He leaves behind a wife and two sons. 

WHAT:

Memorial services for NOPD Detective Everett Briscoe

WHEN/WHERE:

Public Viewing

Friday, August 27

2 PM - 7 PM

Mahalia Jackson Theater

1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Funeral Service

Saturday, August 28

8 AM viewing, 11 AM service

Xavier Convocation Center

7900 Stroelitz St, New Orleans, LA 70125

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