The NOPD has arrested Montreal Baham (pictured, black male, DOB: 05-12-1995) in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 19, 2022, in the 2400 block of A.P. Tureaud Avenue in the Fifth District and left one person deceased and a second injured.

At about 7:00 p.m. on April 19, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives in the area traveling to an unrelated scene reported hearing shots fired at the location and responded. Two adult male subjects were located on scene, both having sustained gunshot wounds. The victims were transported via EMS to a local hospital, where one of the victims was later pronounced deceased.

A male subject, later identified as Baham, was detained on scene for further questioning. Through further investigation, Homicide Unit detectives determined Baham to be the perpetrator in this incident. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Baham on charges of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property. Baham was arrested and will be booked accordingly into the Orleans Parish Justice Center.

This incident is believed to be isolated and not connected with any other investigations.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Unit Det. Matthew Riffle at 504-658-5300.