Deontae Dquan Bessie, 20, was shot and killed in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans on the evening of Thursday, January 11, 2024. Officers arrived at about 9:02 p.m. in the 3300 block of Memorial Park Drive and found Bessie suffering from at least one gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A native of Gretna and a New Orleans resident, Bessie was a young father and a former Amazon employee. He is survived by his daughter, parents, siblings, and a large extended family; funeral services were held on January 26, 2024, at Fischer Community Church in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Police Department described the investigation as ongoing and has not released information about suspects or arrests. Anyone with information is asked to contact NOPD Fourth District detectives or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans.