Michael Anthony Florent Jr., 19, was fatally shot on December 30, 2021, in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans. Police found him deceased in the 500 block of South Clark Street shortly after 7 p.m.; another 19-year-old, Melvin Meredith, was also killed in the same incident.

A lifelong Marrero resident, Michael — known as Mikey — graduated Edna Karr High School in 2020 and was a sophomore at the University of New Orleans studying Computer Engineering. He was active in high school football and band, belonged to the National Honor Society, The Silverback Society and Men of Honor, and had interests in photography, music production and his own clothing line, ELOCIN.

As of early 2024 the homicide remains open; no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified and Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information that helps resolve the case.

If anyone knew Michael or has information about that night on South Clark Street, please come forward.