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NOPD Investigates Homicide at Martin Luther King and Freret

by Officer Juan D Barnes Sr

February 17, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Sixth District

NOPD Investigates Homicide at Martin Luther King and Freret

The NOPD is investigating a homicide incident this afternoon February 17, 2019, that started near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Freret Street. 

At around 1:32 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to a call of a male shot at the intersection. When officers arrived at the intersection, they discovered a 34-year-old male victim lying in the street suffering from a gun shot wound to the head. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. Officer also learned that a 79-year-old male victim, who was in the area had received a gun shot wound to the leg, from a stray bullet. He was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.  

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

No further information is available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine official cause of death and release the victim's name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family. 

Homicide Detective Barrett Morton is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any information regarding this incident. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

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