Herman Michael Jacques Jr., a 43-year-old male, was fatally shot on the afternoon of December 6, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The incident occurred in the New Orleans East area, specifically within the 4700 block of Camilia Street. Officers from the New Orleans Police Department responded to a call regarding a shooting at approximately 4:15 p.m.
Upon their arrival at the scene, first responders discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel assessed the victims at the location, but Jacques had sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, whose identity was not immediately released, survived the initial attack and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The police did not immediately provide specific details regarding the condition of the surviving victim or the circumstances that led to the gunfire.
Jacques was a resident of the area and left behind a grieving family, including his mother, Anna Encalarde-Jacques, and five children: Nakita, Herman III, Leland, Saint Bernard, and Treme. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Michael Jacques Sr. Following the tragedy, funeral arrangements were handled by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home on Washington Avenue, with a service scheduled later in the month to allow relatives and friends to pay their final respects.
As of the reports available following the incident, authorities had not announced any arrests or named any specific suspects in connection with the homicide. Homicide detectives continued to investigate the scene and gather evidence to determine a motive and identify those responsible. The New Orleans Police Department urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Homicide Section or submit anonymous tips through Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans to assist in the ongoing investigation.
