In the Milan neighborhood of New Orleans, on the evening of December 12, 2020, the life of Cantrell Livas, a 42-year-old African American man, was tragically cut short. Livas was at the corner of Milan and Willow Streets when he was fatally shot. The New Orleans Police Department responded to the scene and began an investigation into the deadly shooting.
Known to his loved ones as 'PopEye,' Cantrell was the son of the late Antoinette Livas and Mac Foreman Jr.
He was a brother to Darrick and Shante Livas. His family, already having mourned the loss of his mother and grandparents, were once again faced with a profound and sudden loss. A funeral service was held for him on January 11, 2021, as his family and friends gathered to remember a man who would be deeply missed.
Despite the passage of time, the circumstances surrounding Cantrell Livas's death remain shrouded in uncertainty. Publicly available information regarding the investigation into his homicide is scarce. To date, there have been no announcements from the New Orleans Police Department about any arrests made in connection with the case, nor has any information been released to the public identifying a suspect or suspects. The case of Cantrell Livas's death appears to be an unresolved tragedy, leaving his family and community still waiting for answers and for justice to be served.
