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NOPD Investigates Homicide on Airline

by Officer Juan D. Barnes, Sr

September 15, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Third District

NOPD Investigates Homicide on Airline

The NOPD is investigating a homicide in the 9200 block of Airline Highway.

At around 5:09 a.m., Third District officers responded to a call of a male shot in the area. When officers arrived, they observed a 29-year-old male victim lying face up in the grassy area next to the railroad tracks suffering from a gunshot wound(s) to the upper torso area. The victim was pronounced dead on scene.

Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible in this incident, as well as a motive.

Detectives have detained a “Person of Interest,” who may have knowledge of the homicide. The investigation is open and ongoing. 

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s name and official cause of death.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Homicide Division Detective Maggie McCourt at 504-658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.

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