On the evening of August 3, 2016, 40-year-old Gerard Howard was found in the Freret neighborhood of New Orleans with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead after what police describe as one of several homicides that night during a violent spell in the city.

The New Orleans Police Department investigated the shooting but early inquiries produced no suspects, and the case went cold. The investigation now rests with the department’s Cold Case Unit, which is pursuing new forensic approaches and asking the public for information. Authorities say witness reluctance and the challenge of developing new credible evidence have hindered progress.

No arrests have been announced and the case remains open. If anyone has information about Gerard Howard’s movements that night or about the shooting in Freret, please come forward to assist investigators.