In the summer of 2020, tragedy struck the city of New Orleans with the untimely death of Devon D. Coakley Sr., a 45-year-old African American man. On the evening of Monday, July 20th, Coakley was in the 2600 block of North Rocheblave Street when he was fatally shot. The New Orleans Police Department responded to reports of the shooting and upon their arrival, they discovered Coakley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene, but his injuries proved to be too severe, and he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the death of Devon D. Coakley Sr. was immediately launched by the New Orleans Police Department. The case remains open, and authorities have been actively seeking information from the public to help identify the person or persons responsible for this violent act. To encourage potential witnesses to come forward, Crimestoppers has offered a financial reward for any information that leads to an arrest and indictment in the case.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Devon D. Coakley Sr., and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation is ongoing, leaving his family, friends, and community awaiting justice. The loss of a man described as a loving grandfather has left a significant void in the lives of those who knew him, as they continue to hope for a resolution to this tragic case.
