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Suspect Wanted for Homicide on Chef Menteur Highway

by Ambria R. Washington

June 27, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Seventh District

Suspect Wanted for Homicide on Chef Menteur Highway

NOPD's Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Keaun Jones (DOB: 1-28-1999) after he was discovered as the perpetrator in the homicide of a 17-year-old male.

The incident happened on June 13, 2017. At approximately 12:40 a.m., a homicide by shooting occurred in the 9300 block of Chef Menteur Highway.  Through the course of the investigation, detectives developed Jones as the suspect in the incident. As the investigation progressed, detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Jones.

If anyone knows the location of Jones or comes into contact with him, please use caution and contact Detective Tindell Murdock at 504-658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.