On the morning of March 10, 2017, a Gentilly home on Touro Street became the scene of a devastating attack. Ten-year-old Justin Simms Jr., his 6-year-old brother JuMyrin Smith, and their 30-year-old mother Monique Smith were each found shot multiple times in their bedrooms, apparently while they were sleeping. A 12-year-old sister, A’miya Smith, survived a gunshot wound to the face and was able to call police; she reportedly witnessed the shootings of her brother and mother.

The New Orleans Police Department called the scene horrific. No arrests have been announced and the motive remains unknown. In February 2020 authorities released a sketch of a person of interest believed to be familiar with the family and their home, and a reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.

Does anyone from Gentilly or who knew the Simms-Smith family have information that could help investigators?