On the late night of October 31, 2020, shots were reported on Cortez Street in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Responding officers found a vehicle that had crashed into a ditch and inside discovered 30-year-old Jardney Dior Bell of Thibodaux suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital but died of his injuries on November 6, 2020.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office ruled the case a homicide and the Violent Crimes Division has handled the investigation. Detectives say they have pursued leads and examined evidence, but no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the TPSO Criminal Intelligence Division or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region; a cash reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.

If anyone knew Jardney Bell, saw activity on Cortez Street that night, or has information that could help, please share what is known with authorities.