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NOPD Investigating Homicide in the Seventh District

by Paris Holmes

December 24, 2020

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, seventh district

NOPD Investigating Homicide in the Seventh District

The NOPD in investigating a homicide that occurred on December 24, 2020 in the Seventh District. 

At around 10:23 p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers responded to a call of a single vehicle crash near Basinview Drive and South I-10 Service Road.  Upon arrival, officers were informed that a man’s body was inside of the vehicle’s trunk.  The victim (DOB:10/22/1964) was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS, and the signal for the incident was changed to homicide by shooting. 

Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible for the incident, as well as a motive. 

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim’s name upon completion of autopsy and notification of family. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Homicide Detective Eric Vilhelmsen at 504-658-5300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.  Information can also be emailed to NOPDTIPS@nola.gov.