In the evening hours of a Wednesday in New Orleans, the life of David Aníbal Cano, a 46-year-old man originally from Honduras, was tragically cut short by gun violence. On December 13, 2023, Cano was in the 4600 block of Alcee Fortier Boulevard when he was shot. The New Orleans Police Department received a call about the shooting at approximately 7:24 p.m. and dispatched officers to the scene.
Upon their arrival, officers found Cano suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services were quickly summoned and transported him to a local hospital in an effort to save his life. Despite the medical attention he received, Cano ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The New Orleans Police Department has opened a homicide investigation into the death of David Aníbal Cano. To date, authorities have not released any information regarding a potential motive for the shooting. Details about any suspects or arrests in connection with this case have not been made public as the investigation remains ongoing. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office officially identified Cano and confirmed the cause of death.
