Less than 24 hours after a homicide occurred in the 4900 block of Lafaye Street, the NOPD has arrested Jabari Emile Williams (DOB: 03-09-1991) today (November 5, 2017) on a charge of second degree murder in the incident.

At about 7:23 p.m. on November 4, Third District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting in the block. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive male lying on the floor inside of a house and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

As investigation into the incident progressed, Williams was developed as a suspect. Detectives were then able to obtain an arrest warrant for Williams on a charge of second degree murder.

NOPD Homicide detectives, working with Seventh District and Special Operations Division officers, located Williams at an apartment complex in the 12300 block of North I-10 Service Road today and apprehended Williams without incident. Williams will be booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center on the aforementioned charge.

NOPD Homicide Detective Debra Normand is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any additional information on this incident. 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.