Matthew 5:9 is the sixth episode of NCIS: New Orleans Season 6 and also the 125th episode of the entire NCIS: New Orleans series.
This episode marks the final appearance of Lucas Black (Christopher LaSalle).
Synopsis
LaSalle hopes to avenge his brother's murder by tracking a drug ring in Alabama he believes is responsible. When Pride assists with the case, he crosses paths with Eddie Barrett, an elusive individual who knows more than he is sharing.
Plot

Pride and Sebastian after discovering LaSalle has been shot.
Major Events
- LaSalle is shot during the investigation into his brother's death and eventually dies in hospital from his injuries, leaving his NCIS colleagues devastated.
- The team later attend LaSalle's funeral and hold a wake for him at Pride's bar.
Cast
Series Regulars
Name | Portrayed by | Role |
---|---|---|
Dwayne Cassius Pride | Scott Bakula | NCIS Special Agent. |
Christopher LaSalle | Lucas Black | NCIS Special Agent. |
Tammy Gregorio | Vanessa Ferlito | NCIS Special Agent. |
Hannah Khoury | Necar Zadegan | NCIS Special Agent. |
Sebastian Lund | Rob Kerkovich | NCIS Forensic Special Agent and former assistant to Loretta Wade. |
Patton Plame | Daryl "Chill" Mitchell | NCIS Computer Specialist. |
Loretta Wade | C. C. H. Pounder | Jefferson Parish Coroner. |
Recurring Cast
Name | Portrayed by | Role |
---|---|---|
Rose LaSalle | Rebecca Luker | Stepmother of Cade and Christopher LaSalle. |
Will (The Terminator Conundrum) | Wyatt Walter | Son of Cade LaSalle's girlfriend. |
Paul Dolan | Stephen Louis Grush | |
JPSO Officer | Mike R. Moreau | Uncredited role. |
Roy (The Third Man) | Steven Waldren | Security guard assigned to the NCIS New Orleans building. Uncredited role. |
Guest Cast
Name | Portrayed by | Role |
---|---|---|
Eddie Barrett | Eddie Cahill | |
Sue Ann Hughes | Lucy Faust | |
Hernandez (Matthew 5:9) | Mandy Gonzalez | Doctor. |
Lead ER Doctor | Marchelle Thurman | |
EMT 1 (Matthew 5:9) | Kristen Thompson | |
EMT 2 | Marvin Laviolette | |
Trauma Nurse (Matthew 5:9) | Jasmine Fenner | |
DOD Officer at Funeral | Gordon Dexheimer | Uncredited role. |
Musician 1 (Matthew 5:9) | Robert Grubb | Special Live Musical Performance. |
Musician 2 (Matthew 5:9) | Erica Falls | Special Live Musical Performance. |
Church Attendee | James Kendrick |