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Person of Interest Sought in NOPD Second District Homicide Investigation

by Kaitlin M Landry

April 18, 2024

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Person of Interest, Sixth District

Person of Interest Sought in NOPD Second District Homicide Investigation

The NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in a homicide that occurred in the 4100 block of South Derbigny Street. 

On April 10, 2024, around 1:25 p.m., an unidentified Black male suspect approached an adult male victim, brandished a gun, and shot him. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, where he has since died. 

Through investigation, NOPD Homicide detectives have developed the pictured subject as a person of interest in this investigation. This subject is not currently wanted on criminal charges. However, detectives feel he may have knowledge of information vital to the investigation and wish to question him.

Anyone with information about the person of interest is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 504-658-5300 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111. 

 

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.