He had been working closely with the UNITY of Greater New Orleans outreach workers and other Catholic charities to help re-establish the population of New Orleans. As the encampments in the area were cleared, he was out there and opened up his hotel, taking in as many as 100 homeless people in his hotel providing them shelter while the agencies worked to secure them more permanent housing. Mr. Chacko had also provided places of worship for many displaced churches.
A loving husband and father whose life was brought to an abrupt end, Mr. Chacko deserves that his killers be brought to justice. In the months following this senseless murder; there have been no clear leads on the actual gunman. This individual remains at large despite community outrage. The case is at the risk of becoming just another statistic in the crimes that have plagued New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans continues to have one of the highest murder rates in the country, with as many as four homicides reported on the day of Mr. Chacko’s murder.
We urge the Governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal and Mayor of New Orleans, Mitchell Landrieu to:
• Engage the New Orleans Police Department in identifying the culprits, bringing them to justice and resolving the Philip Chacko murder investigation.
• Urge the citizens of New Orleans to speak out against crime in the city and serve as strong witnesses, if they are in the midst of such crimes.
• Make crime resolution in New Orleans a top priority for the government of Louisiana and provide additional resources and manpower to rid the city of the crime that has plagued it since hurricane Katrina.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
December 18, 2009
December 16, 2009
The momentum surrounding this petition continues to grow as we approach one thousand signatures. Please direct your networks toward this call for justice to ensure we reach this milestone before the upcoming review of the case. Continued visibility remains essential for our progress.
November 20, 2009
The feedback received through this platform continues to highlight the profound impact Philip had on the community. I have been in contact with investigative bodies to ensure the details of this case remain a priority. Your collective dedication keeps the memory of his contributions to New Orleans alive.
October 31, 2009
The petition has reached one hundred signatures today. This response serves as a poignant reminder that the pursuit of justice for Mr. Chacko remains a priority for many people.
Reached 100 supporters
October 30, 2009
7 Comments
Praying for his family.
STILL THINKING ABOUT THIS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. JUSTICE FOR PHILIP!!!
This guy really helped my brother when he had nowhere else to go. New Orleans lost a real one that day.
He was trying to clean up tulane ave and look what happened. Tragic.
Too many people get away with stuff like this in the city. Needs to be solved already.
My mom knew him and worked there. She said he was a good man.
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He had been working closely with the UNITY of Greater New Orleans outreach workers and other Catholic charities to help re-establish the population of New Orleans. As the encampments in the area were cleared, he was out there and opened up his hotel, taking in as many as 100 homeless people in his hotel providing them shelter while the agencies worked to secure them more permanent housing. Mr. Chacko had also provided places of worship for many displaced churches.
A loving husband and father whose life was brought to an abrupt end, Mr. Chacko deserves that his killers be brought to justice. In the months following this senseless murder; there have been no clear leads on the actual gunman. This individual remains at large despite community outrage. The case is at the risk of becoming just another statistic in the crimes that have plagued New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans continues to have one of the highest murder rates in the country, with as many as four homicides reported on the day of Mr. Chacko’s murder.
We urge the Governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal and Mayor of New Orleans, Mitchell Landrieu to:
• Engage the New Orleans Police Department in identifying the culprits, bringing them to justice and resolving the Philip Chacko murder investigation.
• Urge the citizens of New Orleans to speak out against crime in the city and serve as strong witnesses, if they are in the midst of such crimes.
• Make crime resolution in New Orleans a top priority for the government of Louisiana and provide additional resources and manpower to rid the city of the crime that has plagued it since hurricane Katrina.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 18, 2009
December 16, 2009
The momentum surrounding this petition continues to grow as we approach one thousand signatures. Please direct your networks toward this call for justice to ensure we reach this milestone before the upcoming review of the case. Continued visibility remains essential for our progress.
November 20, 2009
The feedback received through this platform continues to highlight the profound impact Philip had on the community. I have been in contact with investigative bodies to ensure the details of this case remain a priority. Your collective dedication keeps the memory of his contributions to New Orleans alive.
October 31, 2009
The petition has reached one hundred signatures today. This response serves as a poignant reminder that the pursuit of justice for Mr. Chacko remains a priority for many people.
Reached 100 supporters
October 30, 2009
7 Comments
remember when the news ran this story. he was a good person and didnt deserve to die like that
Praying for his family.
STILL THINKING ABOUT THIS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. JUSTICE FOR PHILIP!!!
This guy really helped my brother when he had nowhere else to go. New Orleans lost a real one that day.
He was trying to clean up tulane ave and look what happened. Tragic.
Too many people get away with stuff like this in the city. Needs to be solved already.
My mom knew him and worked there. She said he was a good man.
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remember when the news ran this story. he was a good person and didnt deserve to die like that