It is with great sadness that we report a promising young Dillard student, Marguerite Washington was shot and killed on Monday, October 1, 2012. The incoming freshman was visiting with her boyfriend and was the victim of a violent crossfire.

Services for Marguerite will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Visitation will begin at  9 a.m., with the funeral held at 11 a.m. at First Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA.

Read more about remembering Marguerite in President Kimbrough's blog...