David Ayo Obituary
(1975 – 2001)
David was born and died in New Orleans. He loved his city and was a voice for his community. He was a DJ who spoke through his mixes, speaking of the reality of murder & the harsh truth that many young men in our city face. And simultaneously he mixed voices of hope and harmony, blending realities, encouraging the people to experiences of joy, with the pain of the truths of their lives. (To read a copy of his obituary click his name above.)
NOPD Police Report from the Times Picayune
HEADLINE: Mid-City man shot to death
BYLINE: From staff reports
BODY:
New Orleans police are looking for clues in an early morning shooting Thursday in which a Mid-City man was shot dead when he answered his door.
Dave Ayo, 26, was shot when he opened his door in the 3000 block of St. Peter Street, between North Salcedo and North Lopez streets, at about 1:30 a.m. Ayo staggered outside. He was dead when officer Bruce Hany arrived.
A late-model black-and-gray pickup truck is possibly the getaway vehicle, police spokesman Lt. Marlon Defillo said.
Detective Randy Greenup is investigating.
Crimestoppers, 822-1111 or (877) 903-STOP, is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment. People do not have to give their names or testify to get the money.
LOAD-DATE: July 20, 2001
