On a summer evening in New Orleans, the life of 33-year-old Lamonte George was cut short by gunfire. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in the St. Claude neighborhood. George, a resident of Slidell, was discovered in the driveway of a home located in the 3700 block of North Villere Street. When first responders arrived at the scene around 9 p.m., they found him suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the location.
The New Orleans Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, treating it as a homicide. In the immediate aftermath, details surrounding the motive and potential perpetrators were scarce. Detectives began the process of gathering evidence and seeking information from the public to piece together the events that led to George's death.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Lamonte George's murder remains unresolved. Early in the investigation, no suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests were made in connection with the fatal shooting. Years later, the homicide is considered a cold case. There have been no subsequent announcements from law enforcement regarding any new leads, suspects, or arrests in the ongoing investigation into his death. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identity of those responsible are still unknown.
