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Person of Interest Sought for Questioning in NOPD Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

August 24, 2022

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Person of Interest, Sixth District

Person of Interest Sought for Questioning in NOPD Homicide Investigation

The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a subject identified as a person of interest in the ongoing investigation of a homicide that occurred on August 9, 2022, in the 1100 block of Reverend John Raphael Jr. Way.

Through investigation, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives have identified Kirk Lee Odoms (pictured, black male, DOB: 02-05-1987) as a person of interest. Odoms is not currently wanted on criminal charges in this investigation. However, detectives feel he may have knowledge of information vital to the investigation and wish to interview him.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Det. Tanisha Smith at 504-658-5300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.