Paul James Pham, 30, was fatally shot on April 3, 2021, in New Orleans. He was inside his white 2006 BMW 330i at the intersection of South Carrollton Avenue and Banks Street in Mid-City at about 11:04 p.m. when two individuals opened fire. After the shooting Pham’s vehicle kept moving and crashed into a pole; he was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later died at a nearby hospital.

The New Orleans Police Department treated the case as a homicide and sought public help. Investigators described the possible getaway vehicle as an older-model tan or silver SUV, and Crimestoppers offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment. No arrests or suspect identifications have been announced and the motive remains unclear.

If anyone saw activity at South Carrollton and Banks Street that night or has information about a tan or silver older-model SUV, contact investigators.