In the spring of 2015, the life of 20-year-old Marcel Coleman was tragically cut short in New Orleans. On the afternoon of Friday, April 24th, his body was discovered in a grassy lot located in the 2400 block of Montegut Street. An investigation revealed that Coleman had been a victim of gun violence.
Despite the passage of time, the circumstances surrounding Marcel Coleman's death remain shrouded in mystery.
Law enforcement officials have not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the homicide. Consequently, no arrests have been made, and the case continues to be an open investigation. Information regarding a motive for the shooting has not been released.
The case is listed among the city's unsolved homicides, a painful reminder for his family and the community of a life lost to violence. Authorities continue to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation and bring those responsible for Marcel Coleman's death to justice.
