Jermal Melly Jarrell, 22, was shot and killed in New Orleans on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Police records for the July 2–3 reporting period note a homicide by shooting around 8:20 p.m. at Fourth Street and LaSalle Street; officers found two people on the ground, the male victim was listed as deceased and a female victim was transported for care. The police entry does not name a suspect, describe the shooter, or explain what led to the gunfire.

Family notices published soon after identify him as a son to Juanita Jarrell and Jermaine Davis, a grandson, a brother, and a godfather; funeral services were announced for July 10, 2015, at Reaping the Harvest International Church with interment at Holt Cemetery.

If anyone knew Jermal, saw activity around Fourth and LaSalle on the evening of July 2, 2015, or has information that could help explain what happened, please come forward.