In the warm evening air of New Orleans on September 11, 2010, Dale 'Cocky' Alexander was riding his motorcycle down Marais Street. The 34-year-old man, an African American resident of the city, was near the intersection with Louisa Street when the night was shattered by the sound of gunfire. Struck by several bullets, he was fatally wounded. His life came to an abrupt and violent end in a city known for both its vibrant life and its sudden tragedies.
Word of Dale's death sent ripples of
grief through his community of family and friends. In the days that followed, memories and condolences were shared, painting a picture of a man who would be deeply missed. Though the circumstances of his passing were shrouded in violence, those who knew him chose to remember the life he lived. His family prepared for a funeral service to honor his memory, a gathering of love and sorrow to say their final goodbyes.
The New Orleans Police Department opened an investigation into the shooting death of Dale Alexander, classifying it as a homicide. Despite their efforts, the case grew cold over time. No suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests were made in connection with the murder. The case remains an unsolved entry in the city's records of violent crime, a painful and unanswered question for his loved ones. Dale 'Cocky' Alexander's death is officially listed as a cold case, one of many that linger in the city's memory, awaiting a break that might one day bring a measure of closure.
