NEW ORLEANS, LA — A Cox Communications employee, identified as Adam Brown, was tragically killed in a shooting in New Orleans East on Monday afternoon. The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is treating the incident, which occurred around 12:27 p.m. in the 8000 block of Dwyer Road, as a homicide.
Few details about the events leading to the shooting have been released. According to a statement from Cox Communications, Brown was on duty at the time of the incident. The company expressed its sorrow over the loss and pledged to cooperate fully with authorities during the investigation.
“We’re aware of a shooting involving one of our employees. We’re deeply saddened by this news, and we’re working closely with investigators,” the statement read. The company has not disclosed further information about Brown’s role at Cox or the nature of his work in the area at the time of the shooting.
Police have yet to provide specifics about potential suspects, motives, or any events leading up to the fatal incident. The investigation remains active as detectives work to gather evidence and speak with witnesses to uncover the circumstances surrounding Brown’s death.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the Cox Communications team and the local community. Colleagues and friends have begun expressing their condolences, remembering Brown as a dedicated employee.
The NOPD has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or through the Crimestoppers GNO website.
As investigations continue, the death of Adam Brown serves as a sobering reminder of the gun violence that continues to affect New Orleans and its communities. Local leaders and residents alike are calling for justice in this case while mourning the loss of a valued community member.