Edward Jyles, 59, was fatally shot on July 26, 2022, on Hope Street in New Orleans’ Seventh Ward. He was found suffering from a gunshot wound and taken by emergency medical services to a nearby hospital, where he later died. The New Orleans Police Department opened an investigation, classifying the incident as an aggravated battery by shooting.

No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; authorities have not released a motive. Community members with information about what happened are asked to contact the police.