In Loving Memory of Li Ojay
MONROE, La. — The city of Monroe is reeling from an unthinkable act of violence that has left an entire community in mourning. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, tragedy struck a home on Grammont Street, near the city’s public works department, where police discovered the bodies of three individuals — including a 2-year-old child. Among those taken far too soon was 26-year-old Li Ojay, a young man remembered by family and friends as someone with a bright spirit, a loving heart, and a future full of promise.
Authorities responded to the residence around 2:30 a.m., where they found Li, another adult male, and the precious toddler all fatally shot. Each suffered gunshot wounds to the head, according to police. The brutality of the act has shaken the community to its core, leaving loved ones overwhelmed by grief and disbelief. As investigators continue to piece together details and search for answers, those who knew Li are left to remember the life he lived — not the violence that took it away.
A Life of Warmth, Loyalty, and Love
At just 26, Li had already touched countless lives. Friends describe him as the kind of person whose presence could light up a room — someone who laughed fully, loved deeply, and stood by the people he cared about. He was known for his sense of humor, his laid-back spirit, and the way he brought comfort to others simply by being there. Whether he was checking in on friends, helping family through tough times, or spending time with those he loved most, Li was a source of steady warmth.
He had dreams — real ones — rooted in building a better life and finding joy in the everyday moments. He valued loyalty. He valued respect. And above all, he valued family.
A Community Overcome with Grief
Monroe is no stranger to hardship, but this tragedy has hit with a pain unlike many have felt before. The loss of Li, along with the devastating loss of a 2-year-old child — a baby with their whole future ahead — has left hearts shattered and voices weighted with sorrow. Candlelight vigils, shared prayers, and quiet gatherings have begun forming as people struggle to make sense of such overwhelming loss.
Friends are left recalling the last conversations, the last smiles, the last moments — wishing they could freeze them in time. Families are holding each other tightly, searching for strength. The community is reminded, painfully, how fragile life is and how deeply violence wounds everyone it touches.
Seeking Justice, Seeking Peace
As of Tuesday afternoon, police have not identified any suspects or motives. The case remains under active investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The need for answers is urgent — not only for closure, but for justice. For Li. For the child. For every life shattered by this loss.
But even as investigators work, the community holds onto what matters most — memory, love, and unity.
Remembering Li’s Legacy
Li’s life will not be defined by the cruel act that ended it. Instead, he will be remembered for:
- The laughter he shared
- The friendships he nurtured
- The love he gave freely
- The dreams he carried
- And the life he lived with authenticity and heart
His name will continue to be spoken. His memories will continue to be cherished. His spirit will continue to live in the many people whose lives he touched.
Rest in Peace, Li Ojay
May your memory bring light in the darkest of moments.
May justice find the truth.
May your loved ones find strength and healing.
May your story remind us all of the irreplaceable value of life, love, and one another.
You will be deeply missed.
You will never be forgotten.
