In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021, the life of 33-year-old Justin Henry was tragically cut short in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was discovered shot to death in the parking lot of his apartment complex located at 1840 Gayosa Street in the Downtown East area. The shooting is believed to have occurred shortly before 5 a.m.
At the time of the incident, investigators with the Baton Rouge Police Department announced that they were exploring robbery as a potential
motive for the deadly shooting. However, in the days and weeks that followed, no suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests were made in connection with the homicide. The case remained open as detectives continued to seek leads.
Years have passed since Justin Henry's death, and his murder is still unsolved. His family, including his mother Wanda Jackson and brother Jonathan Thomas, have continued to advocate for justice. In their grief, they have also reached out to support other families in the Baton Rouge community who have been affected by unsolved gun violence, turning their personal tragedy into a source of comfort for others navigating similar heartbreak. The investigation into Justin Henry's death remains ongoing.
