Ludie Cochrane, 42, was found dead on the back porch of a residence in the 1000 block of Reynes Street in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward in the early morning hours of January 10, 2020. The New Orleans Police Department responded around 2:30 a.m.; the death was initially classified as unclassified pending investigation. An autopsy by the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office determined Cochrane died of a gunshot wound, and the case was reclassified as a homicide and assigned to the NOPD Homicide Unit.

Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or a motive, and no arrests have been announced. The investigation remains open and active; officials asked anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit or submit anonymous tips to Crimestoppers.

If anyone knew Ludie Cochrane or saw activity near Reynes Street that night, can you share what you remember with investigators?