The NOPD is seeking assistance in locating a subject identified as a person of interest for questioning in the ongoing investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 8, 2022, at the intersection of Lamarque and Sumner streets.
Through investigation, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives have developed Lewis Stokes (pictured, black male, DOB: 05-12-1986) as a person of interest in this case. Stokes is not currently wanted on criminal charges. However, detectives feel he may have knowledge of information vital to the investigation and wish to interview him.
Anyone with additional information on this incident or on the whereabouts of the listed person of interest is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Det. Michael Haynes at 504-658-5300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.