Leonard Olidge, 42, was fatally shot on the evening of Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the intersection of Esplanade Avenue and North Derbigny Street in New Orleans. First District officers arrived after reports of a shooting just before 7:00 p.m. and found Olidge with gunshot wounds; he was taken to a nearby hospital and later died of his injuries.

Known in his community for his crowd-pleasing personality and a signature crow bar dance, Leonard was described as loving, outgoing, protective and a father figure to nieces and nephews. The New Orleans Police Department identified an unknown Black male as a person of interest and released a photo asking the public for help identifying him. There have been no public announcements of arrests, charges, trials or convictions in the case.

Anyone who knew Leonard or has information about the suspect is asked to contact the New Orleans Police Department Homicide Unit or Crimestoppers.