Derrick Jones was 18 when he was shot and killed inside a residence in the 4700 block of Dwyer Road in New Orleans East on the evening of March 9, 2019. He was reportedly with other individuals filming a video when the shooting occurred. Emergency responders found Jones with at least one gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene; the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office later identified him.

Few details about who was present or what led to the shooting have been released.

If anyone knew Derrick, witnessed the March 9 incident, or has information that could aid the investigation, please come forward to authorities.