UPDATE: Joshua Wilson has been located and questioned in regards to this investigation, and a DNA swab has been collected.

Wilson is not wanted as a suspect in this investigation at this time. However, investigation into this incident remains ongoing.

No further details are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Christopher Puccio at 504-658-5300 or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

ORIGINAL RELEASE: The NOPD is seeking to locate Joshua Wilson (DOB: 4-20-2000) for questioning and a DNA swab in the investigation of a homicide that occurred in the 5700 block of Hempstead Road on October 8, 2018.

At about 3:17 p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers responded to a call reporting an aggravated battery by shooting around 3:17 p.m. in the 5700 block of Hempstead Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 21-year-old adult male inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Through investigation, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives developed Wilson as a person of interest. Wilson is not currently wanted as a suspect in this investigation. However, detectives wish to question Wilson regarding this incident. A buccal swab search warrant has also been issued for Wilson.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Joshua Wilson is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Christopher Puccio at 504-658-5300 or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.