Frank Edwards Jr., a 26-year-old Black man and father of four, was shot in the evening of November 3, 2023, at a residence on Mary Street in Mansfield, Louisiana. Deputies from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office found him unresponsive and emergency personnel transported him to DeSoto Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Family members describe Edwards as a young man trying to figure out his life; they have spoken publicly about their grief and frustration with what they see as slow progress in the investigation. As of early 2024 the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office characterized the case as active and awaiting forensic results that investigators hope will lead to an arrest. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for tips that lead to the shooter’s identification and arrest. If anyone has information about the shooting on Mary Street or knows anything that could assist investigators, please come forward.