The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Darryl Bannister Jr. (DOB: 09-22-1985) in connection with the homicide of Desmone Jerome that occurred on April 29, 2017 in the 9200 block of Airline Highway.
At about 11:14 p.m., Third District officers responded to a call of a male shot. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 27 year-old man lying face up on the ground in a gas station pumping area, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, later identified as Jerome, was pronounced dead at the scene.
As the investigation into the incident progressed, Homicide detectives were able to develop Bannister as a suspect in the incident
When located, Bannister will be arrested on a charge of second-degree murder.
Neither a photo nor a description of Bannister is available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Darryl Bannister Jr. is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Clinton Givens at 504-658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.