The NOPD has arrested Azemore Joseph (DOB: 07-04-1985) in the investigation of the homicide of Lloyd Vanderhorst on January 20, 2019 in the 1600 block of Treasure Street.
At about 8:05 p.m., NOPD Third District officers responded a call of an aggravated battery by shooting at the location. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim, later identified by the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office as Vanderhorst, was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.
As investigation into the incident progressed, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives developed and positively identified Joseph as the perpetrator in this incident. An arrest warrant was obtained, and Joseph was arrested on January 24. He was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center for one count of second degree murder.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Michael Young at 504-658-5300.