Adam David Jeffrey Hernandez, 26, was fatally shot on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 3901 Downman Road in New Orleans. He was a father to his son Avelo and is survived by his mother Katie Kanost Hernandez and numerous siblings. Raised in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Milwaukee and born in Fort Worth, Texas, Adam was known as a spiritual, creative person — a writer, poet and music maker who shared thoughts about life, religion and history and had recently joined City Church Eastlake.

The homicide investigation remains active. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Crimestoppers GNO is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that helps solve the case.

If anyone has information about what happened to Adam, please share it with investigators or Crimestoppers GNO.