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Person of Interest Needed for Questioning in Canal Street Homicide

by Paris Holmes

July 29, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Eighth District, Homicide

Person of Interest Needed for Questioning in Canal Street Homicide

NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD is seeking to locate the pictured person of interest needed for questioning in an investigation of a homicide that occurred on July 27, 2021.

At around 1:23a.m., a deadly stabbing occurred in the 800 block of Canal Street.  The pictured subject is believed to have information pertinent to the investigation.  The subject was dressed in all black clothing, a stocking cap, and brown shoes.  He was seen in possession of a distinguishable dark colored draw-string bag with a white/silver stripe across its back.

Anyone with information regarding the identity and/or whereabouts of the pictured person of interest is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Division at 504-658-6300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.