In the summer of 2010, the life of a 71-year-old Black/African American man named Joseph "Mike" Diggs was tragically cut short in a violent encounter in New Orleans. On the evening of June 23, 2010, just a day before his 72nd birthday, Diggs was shot in the neck outside his home in the Algiers neighborhood. The incident was believed to have been an attempted carjacking.
Residing in a city that has long battled with violent crime, Diggs became another statistic in a year marked by
numerous homicides. A native of Oakville, Louisiana, he was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. His death left a void in the lives of his extensive family, including his wife, Jacqueline W. Diggs, their children, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Following the shooting, Joseph Diggs was rushed to a local hospital, but his injuries proved fatal. He passed away, leaving his community to grapple with the sudden and senseless loss. The initial reports from news sources pointed towards an attempted carjacking as the motive behind the deadly shooting.
Despite the initial attention given to the case, publicly available information regarding a thorough investigation, the identification of any suspects, or any subsequent arrests remains elusive. Online sources and news archives from the period immediately following the incident and in the years since do not appear to contain any updates on the status of the investigation into Joseph Diggs's murder. The case, like many others, seems to have faded from the public eye without any resolution detailed in accessible records. There is no information available online regarding any arrests, charges, trials, or convictions in connection with the death of Joseph Diggs.
