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NOPD Seeking Persons of Interest in 2017 Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

May 22, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Fourth District, Homicide

NOPD Seeking Persons of Interest in 2017 Homicide Investigation

Pictured, from left: Persons of Interest Fotino Davis and Wayne Renard

 

The NOPD is seeking to speak with Fotino Davis (DOB: 03-29-1994) and Wayne Renaud (DOB: 03-31-1997), identified as persons of interest in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on May 16, 2017 in the 5200 block of Timber Haven Lane.

At around 9:00 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to calls of an aggravated battery by shooting in the 5200 block of Timber Haven Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle. He was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS. Officers then located a second victim suffering from gunshot wounds that victim was transported to the hospital by EMS.

Through further investigation, officers learned that a third victim was involved in this incident and was transported to the hospital by private conveyance.

As investigation into the incident progressed, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives developed both Davis and Renard as persons of interest. Neither is considered as a suspect in this investigation. However, detectives wish to speak with them and believe the two may have knowledge of information vital to this investigation. Additionally, buccal swab search warrants have been obtained on each of these persons of interest.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these two persons of interest or anyone with additional information on this investigation is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Brett Mathes 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.