In the late evening hours of Saturday, September 11, 2010, the vibrant life of Dale 'Cocky' Alexander, a 34-year-old African American man, was tragically cut short on the streets of New Orleans. Alexander was riding his motorcycle near the intersection of Marais and Louisa Streets in the Bywater neighborhood when the distinct sound of gunfire shattered the night's calm around 9:30 p.m.
He was struck by multiple bullets, ending his life in a sudden act of violence.
Responding to reports of the shooting, New Orleans police officers arrived at the 1200 block of Louisa Street to find a grim scene. Alexander was discovered on the ground, his motorcycle nearby, having sustained fatal wounds. Despite the immediate launch of an investigation by the New Orleans Police Department, the individuals responsible for the shooting managed to evade immediate capture, leaving a community to grapple with the senseless loss of one of its own.
In the years that have followed, the murder of Dale Alexander has remained a painful open wound for his family and friends. The case is now considered a cold case, a testament to the difficult and often frustrating path to justice. To date, there have been no arrests made in connection with his death, and no suspects have been publicly identified by law enforcement officials. The search for answers and accountability in the untimely death of Dale 'Cocky' Alexander continues, a somber reminder of a life taken too soon.
