Joseph Michael Consonery was 22 when he went missing after being seen at his girlfriend’s home in the 4800 block of Touro Street in New Orleans on April 17, 2017. Family reported him missing on April 19 after he stopped answering his phone and could not be reached.

On the evening of Sunday, April 30, 2017, a body was found inside a storm drain in the 1700 block of Allen Street in the city’s 7th Ward. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office later identified the remains as Consonery’s and an autopsy determined he died from a gunshot wound.

No suspects, persons of interest, or arrests were named in initial reports, and authorities asked the public for information. If anyone knew Joseph, saw him on April 17, or has information about activity near Touro Street or Allen Street that month, please come forward.