The Violent Offender Warrant Squad (VOWS) arrested Cornell Brown (DOB: 03/09/1986) today (Dec. 7) for a homicide that took place in November.
At approximately 1:33 p.m. on November 20, 2016, officer responded to what was believed to be a traffic accident with an injury in the 6200 block of Chef Menteur Highway. Upon arrival officers discovered an unknown black male suffering from a gunshot wound. A black Ford Expedition was on the curb with a missing tire and the back window was shattered. The victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Coroner’s Office determined the man's death to be a homicide. During the investigation, Brown was developed as a suspect in the homicide. He was apprehended today in the 2700 block of Peniston Street and transported to Central Lockup. His booking photo is included below.
If you have information about this incident please contact Detective Brett Mathes or any member of the Homicide Division at 504-658-5400. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.