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NOPD Identifies Wanted Suspect in Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

February 2, 2022

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Third District

NOPD Identifies Wanted Suspect in Homicide Investigation

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Samuel “Duke” Harris (pictured, black male, DOB; 10-06-1980) in the investigation of a homicide on January 15, 2022 at the intersection of Benefit Street and Saint Roch Avenue.

Through investigation, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives developed and positively identified Harris as the perpetrator in this incident. Harris is wanted on one count of second-degree murder.

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