Jonathan Anthony Rochon, 35, was shot and killed on the evening of Thursday, December 28, 2023, in New Orleans’ Desire neighborhood. Known to friends and family as JRO, he was found with fatal wounds; emergency responders were on scene but he succumbed to his injuries.

The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation, canvassed the area, and asked the public for help, but did not publicly identify any suspects or announce arrests in the immediate aftermath. In the weeks that followed, authorities continued to investigate, but no breakthroughs, motives, or persons of interest were disclosed to the public.

If anyone in or around Desire on December 28 remembers seeing something or knows more about Jonathan, please come forward with information.