In the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 18, 2012, a sense of unease settled over the 7800 block of South Coronet Court in New Orleans. The quiet of the neighborhood, characterized by its older model townhomes and apartments, was shattered by the sound of gunfire. At approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from the New Orleans Police Department responded to a call of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered the body of 49-year-old Gerald 'Knuck, Nut' Andry Sr.
The African-American male was found inside a vehicle parked in a driveway, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Andry, a husband and father to six children, was described by family and friends as a sweet and giving person who always wore a smile. His sudden and violent death left a void in the lives of those who knew him. In the wake of the shooting, investigators began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to his murder. However, the initial investigation yielded few leads. Authorities were unable to immediately determine a motive for the killing and no suspects were publicly identified.
Days later, on January 27, 2012, Gerald Andry was laid to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery. While his family and friends mourned their loss, the investigation into his death continued. Despite their efforts, the case grew cold. To this day, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the murder of Gerald Andry. His case remains an open and unsolved homicide, a painful reminder of a life cut short and a family still waiting for answers and for justice to be served.
