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Person of Interest Sought in Homicide on Athis Street

by Officer Juan D. Barnes, Sr

October 9, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Third District

Person of Interest Sought in Homicide on Athis Street

The NOPD is seeking to speak with a person of interest in a homicide that occurred on August 25, 2017, in the 2400 block of Athis Street.

At around 10:16 p.m., Third District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported by EMS to a local hospital. One of the victims later succumbed to his injuries.

As investigation into the incident progressed, detectives developed Allen Berry (DOB: 08-23-1992) as a person of interest who may have valuable information about the incident.

Allen is not wanted in connection with this incident, but is being sought for questioning. 

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Allen Berry or with additional information on this incident is asked to contact Homicide Detective Robert Bachelder 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.

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