Sherman McElroy, 42, was found shot to death in the 3000 block of Monte Sano Avenue in Baton Rouge on the morning of August 27, 2023. He was discovered next to his car with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities initially described the motive and suspect as unknown and asked anyone with information to come forward.

Investigators later released details that witnesses saw a woman in McElroy’s car moments before the shooting and fleeing the vehicle afterward. Phone records showed McElroy was on a call shortly before his death during which a person named Lacey was heard. Police say threatening messages had been sent to McElroy from someone identified as Lacey, including one that contained a violent threat directed at him.

Anyone with information about McElroy’s movements that morning or who saw activity in the 3000 block of Monte Sano Avenue is asked to share what they know.