London Michael England McKnight, 28, was shot and killed on the evening of Monday, January 6, 2020, inside the Walmart in Gentilly where he worked as an assistant manager. A native of Metairie and a Kenner resident, he was the father of a young son, London McKnight, Jr., and remembered by family as hardworking, fun-loving and encouraging.

The shooting occurred while McKnight was at his place of employment. The New Orleans Police Department identified a suspect and said the attack was targeted at McKnight. The loss was described by relatives and co-workers as devastating, particularly for his five-year-old son.

If anyone who worked with McKnight at that store or who has information about the evening of January 6, 2020 can help, please come forward with tips.