UPDATE: Junior Johnson was arrested and booked in connection with this investigation.
ORIGINAL RELEASE: The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in locating Junior Johnson (DOB: 06/22/1990), after he was accused of shooting the victim’s dog in the 6000 block of Downman Road.
The reporting person told police that on October 21, 2019 around 2:15 a.m., he took the -9-month-old Pitt Bull out to use the bathroom when the pictured subject approached and fired several shots at the dog. The dog reportedly suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was found deceased on scene.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Junior Johnson should notify Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. 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.