Melvin Carter was 28 when he was shot and killed on the evening of December 6, 2018, in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans. Police found him with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken for medical treatment but died of his injuries.

The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation and, within about a week, identified a suspect who was taken into custody in connection with Carter’s death.

Anyone who knew Melvin, was in Gentilly that night, or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.