Jamonte Davis was 21 when he was shot and killed on the morning of Thursday, October 28, 2021. The shooting occurred just after 11 a.m. on West Catalpa Street, off North Sherwood Forest Drive in Baton Rouge. Responding officers and emergency medical personnel found Davis with gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Baton Rouge Police Department opened a homicide investigation and sought evidence and public tips. Initial reports did not identify a motive or any suspects, and investigators asked anyone with information to contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers. The case remains an unresolved homicide that left a family and community seeking answers.

If anyone knew Jamonte, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.