Walter Ray Jackson, 34, was found shot to death inside his black Toyota in the 2800 block of Palmyra Street in Mid-City, New Orleans, on the evening of January 4, 2015. He had just driven a friend home after they had been at a bar on Second and Dryades streets. Investigators believe Jackson was ambushed after dropping off his friend; the wounds suggested the possibility of more than one shooter.

No arrests have been made and the case remains unsolved. His mother, Cheryl Jackson, and others in the family have continued to grieve and press for answers; friends and family held a candlelight vigil in Marrero in January 2020 on the fifth anniversary of his death. In July 2020 Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans announced a reward for information about the killing.

If anyone has information about Walter’s movements that night or about who might have ambushed his car, please come forward to investigators.