Edmond Desdunes, a 38-year-old Black man known as Nookie, was fatally shot on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in the St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans. Emergency services were called, but his injuries proved fatal. He was a father to six children — two sons and four daughters — and is survived by his wife, Erniquia, and a large extended family of siblings, nieces, and nephews.

The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation in the days after the shooting, but the circumstances of the attack, any possible motive, and the identity of any person or persons of interest were not widely publicized. No arrests have been announced, and the case remains an open cold case with the family continuing to mark anniversaries and seek answers.

If anyone knew Edmond, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help resolve this case, please come forward to the New Orleans Police Department.