New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating three persons of interest in connection with a homicide investigation.
Pictured above is Derreck Bennett (B/M, DOB: 11/29/1982), Demonde Bennett (B/M, DOB: 10/09/1973), and Larry Bennett (B/M, DOB: 04/23/1951).
According to investigators, a homicide by shooting occurred on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the 4600 Block of Flake Street. All three subjects are believed to possess information that is important to the investigation.
At this time, the individuals are NOT wanted for this crime and are being sought for questioning due to information they may have regarding the incident.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide detectives at 504-658-5300. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.