The NOPD is seeking to speak with an individual believed to be a person of interest in a homicide that occurred on June 3, 2017 in the 3700 block of Tulane Avenue.
At around 12:39 a.m., First District officers were near the area of the 3700 block of Tulane Avenue when they heard shots fired from a social gathering in the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered five victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Two victims were transported by EMS to the hospital and one victim went to the hospital by private conveyance. Two male victims were pronounced dead on scene by EMS.
s investigation into the incident progressed, detectives developed Dianta Tropez (DOB: 03-28-1994) as a person of interest.
Tropez is not wanted in connection with this incident, but is being sought for questioning.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Dianta Tropez or with additional information on this incident is asked to contact Homicide Detective Jamaane Roy 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.