Melvin Noah Jr. was 17 when he was fatally wounded in a shooting in New Orleans on Saturday, September 21, 2019. A student at George W. Carver Senior High School, he was known by nicknames including Lil Mel and Yunggmel and remembered as funny, caring, and family-oriented. His death occurred during a violent weekend in the city that included two other fatalities and multiple shooting injuries.

Melvin’s mother, two siblings and extended family mourned his loss; his death came nine years after his father, Melvin Noah Sr., died.

If anyone knew Melvin, saw what happened that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known.