The NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in a homicide investigation.
On June 21, 2023, Officers were called to the 2000 block of North Prieur Street for shots fired.
Upon arrival, Fifth District officers found an unresponsive male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The coroner identified the victim as 41-year-old Leroy Butler, III.
Through investigation detectives determined that the pictured person may have information pertinent to their investigation. They are seeking this subject as person of interest only, the person is not wanted in this incident.
Anyone with information as to the identity of this person or additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.