Lester J. Green was 21 when he was killed on the evening of May 19, 2010, in New Orleans. He was a passenger in a gray Acura driving through Mid-City when a red Chevrolet minivan pulled alongside and occupants opened fire with at least one assault rifle, discharging more than two dozen rounds. Green was struck in the head and died; the driver, Jamal Smith, was also hit but survived.

Authorities tied the ambush to the 39’ers gang and a broader pattern of gang violence. The shooting became part of a federal RICO case targeting the group. McCoy Walker, Terrioues Owney, and Leroy Price were charged and later found guilty on counts related to Green’s murder and the assault on Smith; another man charged in connection with the killing was later acquitted.

Anyone who knew Lester, saw the gray Acura or the red minivan in Mid-City that night, or has information about the attack is asked to come forward.