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Vehicle of Interest Sought in NOPD Homicide Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

May 7, 2020

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Sixth District

Vehicle of Interest Sought in NOPD Homicide Investigation

The NOPD is seeking to locate a vehicle of interest and its occupant(s) in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on May 5, 2020 in the 2100 block of 4th Street.

At approximately 8:43 p.m., the pictured vehicle approached the victim – who was standing near a building in the 2100 Block of Fourth Street.  Numerous gunshots were fired from the vehicle, one of which struck the victim. The victim later died at a hospital.

The vehicle is described as a light colored – possibly gray or silver – extended cab four-door pickup truc, with flared fenders and wide tires extending past the fenders.

Anyone with information on this incident or the pictured vehicle and/or its occupants is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Det. Michael Young at 504-658-5300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.