The NOPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in a homicide investigation that occurred on July 31, 2025.
Fifth District officers were called to the 1600 block of Franklin Avenue at about 4:22 a.m. on the date, for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Orleans Parish Coroner later identified the victim as 14-year-old Jacarin Scott.
The pictured person is believed to have information that can assist in the investigation.
He is NOT WANTED for this crime, however detectives wish to question him.
Anyone who may recognize this person is asked to contact Homicide detectives at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.