Who shot and killed this father of 6? On a December evening in New Orleans, the life of Oliver Joseph Brown Sr., a 29-year-old African-American man and father of six, was tragically cut short. On Friday, December 11, 2013, at approximately 9 p.m., Brown was discovered in front of a residence in the 7000 block of Oleander Street, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation into Brown's death began immediately, with law enforcement canvassing the neighborhood for
witnesses and evidence. Despite their efforts, the case grew cold. To this day, investigators are still seeking potential suspects and a motive for the shooting. No arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Oliver Brown Sr., and his case remains an open and active investigation.
Tragically, the Brown family would experience another profound loss nearly a decade later. On December 31, 2022, Oliver Brown Jr., one of Oliver Sr.'s children, was also shot and killed in New Orleans. In contrast to his father's unsolved case, two men were eventually arrested in connection with Oliver Jr.'s death.
