NOPD officers have arrested three subjects in connection with a fatal carjacking that occurred in the Third District.
On November 27, 2018, Third District officers responded to a call reporting a carjacking in the 2400 block of Prentiss Avenue. The perpetrator was allegedly fleeing in the stolen vehicle when he struck the victim, leaving her critically injured. The victim later died at a local hospital as a result of injuries.
The investigation into this incident lead to the arrest of Jontrell Robinson (DOB: 09/06/2001), Edwin Cottrell (DOB: 03/12/2000), and a known juvenile. Robinson was booked with second degree murder and carjacking. Cottrell was booked with principal to second degree murder and principal to carjacking. The known juvenile was booked with principal to second degree murder and principal to carjacking.
Anyone with any additional details regarding this incident is asked to notify the Homicide Division at 504-658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.