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NOPD Investigating a Homicide on Lake Forest Boulevard

by Officer Juan D Barnes Sr

December 16, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Seventh District

NOPD Investigating a Homicide on Lake Forest Boulevard

The NOPD is investigating the shooting death of an unidentified adult female. The incident occurred this morning, December 16, 2018, on Lake Forest Boulevard, near Bullard Avenue.  

Around 5:14 a.m., NOPD Seventh District officers were advised by dispatch of a call from a concerned citizen advising that an unknown subject was down on Lake Forest Boulevard, on the side of the road, in the grassy area. The caller advised that the victim appeared to be in need of medical attention. The officers went to check on the subject and discovered the unidentified adult female face down and unresponsive. Upon further inspection, the officers observed the subject was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the body. EMS rendered aid to the victim, but she was later pronounced dead on the scene.  

The investigation is on-going and detectives are investigating to determine a motive and suspect(s) in the incident.    

The Coroner will release the identity of the deceased victim after notification of family members and will perform an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.      

Homicide Detective Daniel Hiatt is in charge of the investigation and can be contacted at 658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.

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