Nineteen-year-old Lester Jones was shot and killed on the evening of Saturday, October 3, 2020, in the 3400 block of Second Street in New Orleans. He was found suffering from gunshot wounds and later died from his injuries; the incident was ruled a homicide and investigated by local law enforcement.

Public details about what led to the shooting are limited. Motive, whether anyone was with Jones beforehand, and the identity of a perpetrator have not been released. No arrests have been announced, and a reward of up to $2,500 was offered for information that could lead to an arrest and indictment.

Anyone who knew Lester, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help investigators is asked to come forward.