Michael Jackson, a 46-year-old Black man, was shot and killed in New Orleans on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances that led to the fatal gunshot; no suspects, motives, or arrests have been publicly identified, and the case is described as cold.

A funeral service was held on March 27, 2013, at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home and he was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park. He was a father to three children, Mike'kisha Osbey, Mykea Smith, and Michael Day; a son to Carrie Mae Jackson and the late Lindsey Ray Smith; and a brother to Laverne Thompson, Willie Jr. Tyrone, and Nathaniel Jackson. He was preceded in death by siblings Jeffery and Margaret Jackson.

The absence of information and arrests has left family and community without closure. If anyone knew Michael, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help, please come forward.