My name is Shanta Scott. I am the mother of Jace Lee Scott. On November 24, 2019, my son was shot and killed. The official autopsy confirms that Jace suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. Yet despite this clear fact, authorities later promoted a false narrative that the shooting was merely “play fighting with a gun.” That narrative is not supported by the evidence. The shooter, Andrew Gant, is the son of NOPD Officer Victor Gant. Instead of allowing a transparent and unbiased investigation, evidence shows that Officer Victor Gant interfered with the case, delayed proper reporting, and used his position in law enforcement to protect his son. This is a conflict of interest, an abuse of power, and a violation of civil rights. For years, my family has been forced to fight for basic truth and accountability while the system shielded those connected to law enforcement. This is not only about my son — it is about what happens when police departments protect their own instead of the public. No badge should place someone above the law. ⸻ What We Are Demanding By signing this petition, we demand: • Federal charges against Andrew Gant for the killing of Jace Lee Scott • Federal criminal charges against NOPD Officer Victor Gant for obstruction of justice and abuse of authority • A full U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights investigation • Immediate termination of Victor Gant from the New Orleans Police Department • An independent review of NOPD’s handling of this case • Release and unsealing of all records and evidence related to Jace Lee Scott’s death • Accountability for any official involved in misconduct or cover-up ⸻ Why This Matters When police officers are allowed to interfere in investigations involving their own families, justice collapses. When a mother must beg for federal intervention to learn the truth about her child’s death, the system has failed. Justice delayed is justice denied. ⸻ Call to Action Please stand with me. Please stand for truth. Please stand for accountability. Sign this petition to demand Justice for Jace Lee Scott and to ensure that no family ever has to endure this kind of injustice again.