Nehemiah John Jones was 28 when he was killed in a shooting in Paincourtville, Louisiana, on January 5, 2017. A native of Klotzville and resident of Belle Rose, Jones was fatally wounded in the incident; another person was also injured.

Details about the investigation have been scarce and authorities have not released information about suspects or arrests. His family held services at Virginia Baptist Church in Belle Rose, and he was buried in the church cemetery; surviving family members named in notices include his parents, Melinda Larkins and Clarence Jones Jr., and his siblings.

There remain unanswered questions about what led to the shooting and who was responsible. If anyone has information that could help bring answers to the family, please share it with investigators.