NOPD has developed a composite sketch of a person of interest in connection to a hit and run that left a man dead on New Year's Day 2016.
The hit and run victim was struck at Decatur and Dumaine streets around 1 a.m. on January 1, 2016.
The person of interest was seen driving a vehicle that is believed to be a black Nissan Altima or Toyota Camry. He was last seen driving westbound across the Crescent City Connection, exiting at General DeGaulle Drive and L.B. Landry Avenue.
He is described as a short black male, approximately 18-24 years old with a thin build, brown/light brown skin complexion, thin braids and a green wing tattoo outline on the left side of his neck.The unknown male is only wanted for questioning.
A computer composite of the person of interest is included.
If you have any information about this incident or the identity of the person of interest please contact Traffic Fatality Investigator Anthony Pontiff at 504-658-6237. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.