In the early evening hours of October 11, 2025, Jarmone Smith, a 42-year-old male, was fatally shot in the Leonidas neighborhood of New Orleans. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. in the 2600 block of Cambronne Street. Responding officers discovered Smith suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital for medical attention but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Jarmone, known affectionately as 'Mone' to his friends and family, was described as a
big-hearted and generous individual. He was a man of remarkable intelligence, having attended Southern University on a scholarship where he maintained a high grade-point average. Professionally, he was a certified welder for many years in the shipbuilding and construction industries before obtaining his commercial driver's license and working as a school bus driver. His love for laughter and his bright smile were said to illuminate any room he entered. The center of his world was his family, for whom he held a deep and enduring love.
As of October 14, 2025, the New Orleans Police Department had not made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The investigation into the death of Jarmone Smith was ongoing, and further details regarding a motive or potential suspects had not been released to the public.
