In the late afternoon hours of August 31, 2016, the historic Treme neighborhood of New Orleans was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the life of 37-year-old James Earl Short. A lifelong resident of the city, James, a male, was fatally shot at approximately 5:08 PM, leaving a community in mourning and a family searching for answers.
Known affectionately as 'J Boo,' James was a father to five children.
The New Orleans Police Department responded to the scene and opened a homicide investigation into the shooting. Despite their efforts, information regarding a motive for the attack or the identification of any suspects has not been publicly released.
In the years that have passed since James Earl Short's life was cut short, his case has grown cold. There have been no reported arrests, and the investigation into his murder remains ongoing. His loved ones continue to hold onto hope for justice, remembering a man they describe as devoted and loving, taken from them in a senseless act of violence on the streets of his home city.
