A decade of questions and grief for the family of Rodney Anthony Morris finally saw a glimmer of resolution in the fall of 2024. The 24-year-old male student at Delgado Community College was killed in New Orleans on September 12, 2014, leaving behind a family to mourn their beloved son and brother. For ten years, the investigation into his death yielded no arrests, leaving his loved ones in a painful state of limbo, with no answers as to why his life was cut short.
The cold case began to thaw in September 2024, when the New Orleans Police Department's Homicide Section Cold Case Unit announced a significant development. After years of investigative work, which included the use of new forensic techniques and a re-evaluation of witness statements, a suspect was identified in connection with the fatal shooting of Rodney Morris. This breakthrough brought a long-awaited sense of hope to his family, who had patiently waited for justice.
An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, who was already in custody for unrelated charges. While an arrest has been made, the investigation into the full circumstances and motive behind the homicide is ongoing. The New Orleans Police Department continues to seek information from the public to bring a definitive conclusion to the case and provide complete closure to the family of Rodney Morris.
