Christopher David Cooke, 42, was killed by gunshot injuries on July 31, 2024, in New Orleans. The shooting occurred in the 8300 block of a service road for Interstate 10. Cooke was a father, husband, son, and brother; family and friends remembered him as warm, charismatic, and generous.

A lifelong mechanic, Cooke rebuilt his first engine at fifteen. He managed a SpeeDee Oil Change on St. Charles Avenue and later operated his own business, Go Mobile Mechanics. He graduated from East Jefferson High School, class of 2000, and built a reputation for making customers feel seen.

If anyone knew Christopher, was in that area on July 31, 2024, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.