In the late hours of a Sunday in New Orleans, the life of Jesse Cohea, a 30-year-old man, was tragically cut short. On September 27, 2020, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Cohea was shot and killed in the 5200 block of Michoud Boulevard in New Orleans East. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Born on September 3, 1990, Jesse was a twin to his brother, Jeremy. A resident of New Orleans, he had also spent a number of his formative years in Thibodaux, Louisiana, following Hurricane Katrina.
He was a father to two sons. Friends and family remember him for his vibrant personality and his passion for music, often rhyming and creating songs.
The investigation into Jesse Cohea's death is ongoing, and it is being treated as a homicide. To date, there have been no publicly announced arrests, and no suspects have been named in connection with his murder. The case remains an open investigation, with a reward offered for information that could lead to an arrest and indictment.
