A young man was shot and killed on a New Orleans street in early December 2018. On December 4, 2018, at about 11:47 p.m., police found 21-year-old Ronald Albert Johnston III near the intersection of St. Anthony Street and North Claiborne Avenue with a fatal gunshot wound to the head; he was pronounced dead at the scene and his passing is recorded as December 5, 2018.

No motive has been released and no public information names any suspects or arrests. The investigation is open and a reward is being offered for information that could lead to an arrest. The circumstances of his final moments remain unclear to family and the community.

If anyone knew Ronald, witnessed activity near St. Anthony and North Claiborne that night, or has information that might help the investigation, please come forward.