Carl Jones, 41, was shot and killed in broad daylight on November 4, 2025, at the intersection of Willow Street and Jackson Avenue in New Orleans’ Central City. The New Orleans Police Department says the shooting happened around 2:50 p.m.; first responders found Jones with at least one gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Few details about what led to the shooting have been released. Detectives continue to investigate while family and the neighborhood cope with the sudden loss.

If anyone witnessed the November 4 shooting near Willow and Jackson or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.