In the summer of 2016, the life of 44-year-old Larry Cargo was cut short by violence on the streets of New Orleans. On Monday, June 20, 2016, Cargo became a victim of a fatal shooting. Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the incident, including the location and any potential motive, remain publicly scarce.
Following his death, the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office officially identified Larry Cargo as one of five victims of fatal shootings that occurred in the city around that
time. His death was also recorded by the National Gun Violence Memorial, which notes he was lost to gun violence on that day.
Despite the passage of time, information regarding any investigation into Cargo's murder has not been widely publicized. There have been no reports of any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his death. The case is not publicly listed as solved, and details about the official investigation, if any progress was made, are not available in public records. Larry Cargo's death is noted in lists of unsolved homicides in New Orleans, a testament to a family and a community still waiting for answers.
