New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for second degree battery and home invasion.
Wanted is Vernon Christopher Gilmore (pictured), Black male, DON 11/27/1993.
According to investigators, during a dispute around 1:00 p.m. on January 3, 2026 in the 500 block of Leboeuf Street Vernon Christopher Gilmore struck the victim and caused him to fall backwards into his home. Vernon Christopher Gilmore entered the victim's home and continued to strike him, causing multiple fractures,
A warrant for the arrest of Vernon Christopher Gilmore is on file.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.