The NOPD is seeking to locate a person of interest for questioning in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on March 16, 2020, in the 700 block of Saint Louis Street.
At about 12:01 a.m., the victim was struck by a vehicle in the block. The vehicle and driver fled the scene and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Through investigation, the incident was classified as a homicide.
The pictured person of interest is sought for questioning only at this time, as detectives feel this person may have knowledge of information vital to the investigation.
The vehicle of interest is described as a gray 2008 or 2009 Hyundai Sonata four-door sedan with possible damage to the rear driver’s side door, rear end and undercarriage of the vehicle.
Photos of the person and vehicle of interest are included with this release, as are additional example images of the vehicle of interest for reference purposes.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the NOPD Homicide Unit at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
