On the evening of October 10, 2014, 18-year-old Malik Kyran Doothy Braddy was found in the middle of the 1600 block of Lizardi Street in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Malik had graduated from high school five months earlier and had hopes of joining the Navy. He is remembered by family as a typical teenager who enjoyed sports, parties, and dances and who wanted to get a job and do the right thing.

Family members say a long-standing rivalry dating to Malik’s early high school years may have played a role in his killing, but the New Orleans Police Department has not publicly identified suspects or released a motive. A vigil with melted candles and stuffed animals was held at the shooting location, and Malik’s funeral took place at Ray Avenue Baptist Church; a life-size cutout of Malik was displayed at his family’s home so friends and relatives could commemorate him.

Anyone who knew Malik, saw activity in the 1600 block of Lizardi Street on October 10, 2014, or has information that could help investigators is asked to come forward.