Vontraz Pollard, 35, was shot and killed on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Central City. The shooting occurred around 3 p.m. in the 2800 block of Danneel Street. Officers found Pollard with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office identified him as the victim.

The New Orleans Police Department Homicide Division has opened an investigation. No suspects or arrests have been announced, and authorities have asked the public to contact the Homicide Division or submit anonymous tips through Crimestoppers. If anyone has information about what happened on Danneel Street that afternoon, please come forward.