Joshua Mosely was a 23-year-old Black man found fatally shot on Friday, July 27, 2012, in the 3700 block of North Villere Street in the St. Claude neighborhood of New Orleans. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed gunshot wounds as the cause of death, and the New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation, describing the incident as a deadly attack during a summer that saw a surge in gun violence.

Joshua was the sixth person killed by gunfire in New Orleans within a 24-hour period. Investigators asked the public for help at the time, and a Crimestoppers tip line was set up at 504-822-1111. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; the case went cold not long after the initial probe and remains unsolved.

If anyone knew Joshua, saw activity near North Villere Street on July 27, 2012, or has information that could help, please contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.