Joseph Washington, a 32-year-old Black man from Bridge City, was fatally shot in the Waggaman area of New Orleans in the early hours of New Year’s Day, January 1, 2016. Authorities responding to a shooting found Washington with a fatal gunshot wound; he died at the scene or shortly thereafter.

No motive or suspect information has been released, and there have been no announcements about arrests or charges. The investigation into his killing remains open.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Joseph Washington’s death, please share what you know with the investigating agency.