Do you know who murdered Aaron Thompson? On a Tuesday afternoon in New Orleans, 19-year-old Aaron Thompson, known to his loved ones as 'Poohna,' was going about his work as a beer delivery driver. It was March 8, 2016, and his route had taken him to a gas station in the Algiers neighborhood, at the intersection of Shirley Drive and General DeGaulle. In a sudden and violent turn of events, Thompson was shot while on the job.
Emergency services responded, and the young man was rushed to University Hospital.
For three days, he fought for his life, but the injuries he sustained were too severe. On Friday, March 11, 2016, Aaron Thompson, a male, died, leaving behind a grieving family, including a young daughter. His death was ruled a homicide.
In the immediate aftermath, his family was left reeling, remembering him as a happy and helpful young man who was a father himself. His mother recalled how he was always looking out for others. The community held memorials, and his family pleaded for anyone with information to come forward to help find who was responsible for ending the young father's life.
Despite the initial investigation and the family's public calls for justice, the case grew cold. No suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests were made in connection with the murder. Years have passed since Aaron Thompson's life was cut short, and his case remains an open and unsolved homicide. Crimestoppers continues to list a reward for information that could lead to an arrest, a standing reminder that justice for the young beer delivery driver has not yet been found.
