Tommy Clark Gentry was shot and killed in the French Quarter of New Orleans in the early morning hours of May 6, 2006. The violence began after an altercation inside a nightclub on the 200 block of Bourbon Street, where Gentry intervened to protect two women who were being harassed. After escorting the women outside, the man who had been causing trouble confronted them again at the intersection of Bourbon and Bienville Streets. That assailant reportedly produced a handgun and shot Gentry multiple times. He collapsed at the corner of Bienville and Dauphine Streets and was taken to Tulane Medical Center, where he died.

The New Orleans Police Department investigated the homicide. Reports say numerous arrests were made during the investigation, but none resulted in a conviction. Crimestoppers has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible. Gentry’s family and friends continue to seek justice for his death.

If anyone has reliable information about what happened that night or the people involved, please share it with the NOPD or Crimestoppers.