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Suspect Sought in NOPD Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

December 11, 2020

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Fifth District, Homicide

Suspect Sought in NOPD Homicide Investigation

The NOPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on October 7, 2020 at the intersection of Independence Street at Saint Claude Avenue.

At 9:37 p.m., the pictured unknown subject is believed to have approached the victim on foot at the corner of Independence Street and St. Claude Avenue, shot the victim with a handgun and fled on foot.

The pictured subject is described as an unknown black male wearing a yellow long sleeve hooded sweatshirt, dark shorts and black and yellow Jordan 12 shoes. He is wanted on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with this incident.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Unit Detective Michael Young at 504-658-5300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.