The NOPD made a quick arrest in an early morning homicide today (August 30, 2023) in the Seventh District.

Guillermo Valladares, Hispanic male, DOB: 3-26-2005, was arrested moments after the homicide by shooting that claimed the life of an unidentified Hispanic male and injured another Hispanic male.

At about 2:45 a.m., NOPD Seventh District officers responded to a call of shots fired at the intersection of Hayne Boulevard and Arcadia Lane.  Upon arrival, officers learned that the victims, two adult Hispanice males, had fled the scene in a pick-up that then stopped at the I-10 Service Road West at Read Boulevard. 

There, the victims were initially treated by EMS and then taken to the hospital where one of the victims was pronounced deceased a short time later.  The other victim suffered a non-life threatening wound to the hand. 

Investigators apprehended Valladares near the scene (Hayne Blvd. & Arcadia Lane) and through investigation determined that he was the alleged perpetrator in this incident.

Valladares is has been booked on charges of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the deceased 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 the NOPD Homicide Unit at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

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