On September 28, 2017, 18-year-old Mylan Lassai left his home in New Orleans to get French fries and was shot that evening at the intersection of North Rocheblave and Allen streets in the 7th Ward. Gunfire struck four men; three survived but Mylan was the only fatality. His bicycle was found at the scene near a memorial spray-painted by his brother, Dorion Watson.

Family and friends described Mylan as a smiling high school student who wanted a life beyond the neighborhood’s hardships and brought joy to those around him. His mother, Cindy Lassai, has spoken about the surreal pain of his loss and the void left in the family.

The New Orleans Police Department opened an investigation but did not release information about a motive or suspects. Does anyone have information about Mylan or that shooting that could help the investigation?