Gerard Avant, 54, was killed by gunfire in the Little Woods neighborhood of New Orleans on Friday, December 2, 2016. Reports from the time confirmed the fatal shooting but offered few details about the circumstances that led to his death. The New Orleans Police Department handled the investigation.

Avant’s obituary notes he was remembered as a son, brother, and uncle and was buried later that month. Few specifics about the incident itself have been released.

If anyone knew Gerard Avant, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to the New Orleans Police Department.