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NOPD Investigates a Murder on General Myers

by Officer Juan D. Barnes, Sr

November 11, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Fourth District, Homicide

NOPD Investigates a Murder on General Myers

The NOPD is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 29-year-old male. The incident was reported tonight, November 11, 2017, around 7:41 p.m., in the 3300 block of General Myers Avenue.

Fourth District officers were called out to investigate a call of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival officers found the unresponsive victim face down on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds to the body.  The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. 

The investigation is on-going and detectives are investigating to determine a motive and a suspect(s) in the incident. 

Homicide Detective Daniel Hiatt is in charge of the investigation and can be contacted at 658-5300. 

Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. 

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