Colay McCovery was 18 when his body was found in a ditch near East 27th and Farlough streets in Reserve, Louisiana, on the morning of Saturday, January 27, 2018. An autopsy determined he died of multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the shooting likely occurred the previous night, between 8 and 9 p.m., after a shots-fired call in the same area; deputies initially found no victim or evidence at that time.

Authorities suspected McCovery ran a short distance after being shot before collapsing in the ditch and said the killing was not random, with the person or persons responsible likely known locally. On February 7, 2018, 21-year-old Rondell Maurice Dewey of Reserve was arrested and booked on one count of second-degree murder; bond was set at $750,000. The Sheriff’s Office asked the public for additional information and offered a $5,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest and indictment.

Is there anyone who knew Colay or saw activity in that neighborhood the night of January 26 who can help?