Tralin Wendrell James, 25, was shot and killed in New Orleans on May 23, 2016. A native of New Iberia and then a resident of Harahan, he was known to family and friends as Chevyboy or Black. Born February 12, 1991, he graduated from Liberty Christian Academy in LaPlace, played basketball and was once offered a scholarship. He later attended truck driving school, earned his CDL, and worked for eight years at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in New Orleans. He was also a member of a car club called Chevy Gang.

The shooting occurred at 3500 S Claiborne Ave and left a wide circle of family and friends mourning his loss. The investigation into his death remained active. If anyone knew Tralin or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know with investigators.