Christian Tyrese Tate, 20, was fatally shot in New Orleans East in the early morning of February 6, 2025. The shooting happened at about 1:20 a.m. in the 5400 block of East Nemours Street when gunfire was directed at a vehicle. Officers found Tate inside the car with a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency medical treatment.

Tate was described as a talented musician and athlete — a skilled drummer and a former varsity football player who had earned a football scholarship to Central Methodist University before moving to the university’s wrestling team. At the time of his death he was a student at Delgado Community College and involved in mixed martial arts.

The New Orleans Police Department opened an investigation and is gathering evidence to identify a possible suspect and a motive. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone knew Christian, saw activity around East Nemours Street that night, or has information that could help, please share what you know.