On the afternoon of June 21, 2015, 17-year-old Gerald Morgan was fatally shot in the head outside a home in the 5900 block of Boeing Street in New Orleans East. Emergency responders found him on the ground and transported him to a hospital, where he died a short time later. A 4-year-old nephew was also struck by the crossfire and wounded.

Family members said the shooting may have followed a misunderstanding and an earlier dispute involving a younger relative whom Gerald was defending. His mother said he had been anticipating a fight and was armed that day. Witnesses reported seeing suspects with their faces covered open fire from at least two vehicles before fleeing.

Three suspects were later identified and arrested. In August 2019 Joseph Dixon, Damond Jackson, and Sterling Lewis entered plea agreements; prosecutors said Dixon and Jackson were the gunmen. Dixon and Jackson pleaded guilty to manslaughter and related charges and received 12-year prison terms, while Lewis pleaded guilty for his role and was sentenced to 10 years. Did anyone in the community know Gerald or have information about what led up to that afternoon?