The NOPD's Violent Offender Warrant Squad today arrested Tiaja Pierre (black female, DOB: 10-14-1999), the third suspect arrested in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on May 15, 2022, in the 5700 block of Crowder Boulevard.

At about 8:17 p.m. on May 15, NOPD Seventh District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting at the location. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male gunshot wound victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

On May 17, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 26-year-old Mel Green.

Through investigation, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives developed and positively identified Pierre as a perpetrator in this incident. Earlier today, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Pierre on one count of second-degree murder. NOPD VOWS officers located and arrested Pierre.

Pierre is the third suspect arrested in this investigation. On June 9, officers arrested a 17-year-old juvenile black male on a second-degree murder charge in connection with this investigation. On June 15, NOPD VOWS officers arrested Tijuan Montrell on a second-degree murder charge in connection with this investigation

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Det. Matthew Riffle at 504-658-5300.