No Bond for Suspects in Deadly Dooky Chase Shooting

Magistrate commissioner denies bail for two men charged in triple-shooting at iconic New Orleans restaurant.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:39pm

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An Orleans Parish magistrate commissioner has ordered two suspects in the deadly triple-shooting at the historic Dooky Chase restaurant last month to be held without bond. Makahi Kelly, 18, is accused of being the gunman, while Anthony Johnson, 22, is alleged to have acted as the getaway driver. Both face life in prison without parole if convicted of the charges.

Why it matters

The shooting at the iconic Dooky Chase restaurant, a longtime hub of New Orleans' African American community, has shaken the city and raised concerns about public safety. The restaurant has long been a gathering place for civil rights leaders, politicians, and community members.

The details

According to reports, the violence sent a teenage victim to the morgue and two women to the hospital. Detectives believe Kelly was the gunman who opened fire, while Johnson is accused of acting as the getaway driver.

  • The shooting occurred last month at the Dooky Chase restaurant.
  • The magistrate commissioner ordered the two suspects held without bond on February 4, 2026.

The players

Makahi Kelly

An 18-year-old man accused of being the gunman in the Dooky Chase shooting.

Anthony Johnson

A 22-year-old man accused of acting as the getaway driver in the Dooky Chase shooting.

Dooky Chase Restaurant

A historic African American restaurant in New Orleans that has long been a gathering place for civil rights leaders, politicians, and the community.

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What’s next

The two suspects will face trial on the charges, where they could receive life in prison without parole if convicted.

The takeaway

The shooting at the iconic Dooky Chase restaurant has shaken the New Orleans community and raised concerns about public safety in the city. The denial of bail for the suspects underscores the gravity of the charges they face.