The NOPD has arrested Aumir J. Handshaw (black male, DOB: 10-23-2008) in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on August 31, 2026, in the 400 block of Bourbon Street.
At about 1:24 a.m. on August 31, NOPD officers responded to a call of shots fired at the location. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male gunshot wound victim. The victim was transported via EMS to a local hospital, where he was later declared deceased.
Officers detained a male subject attempting to flee the scene. The subject, later identified as Handshaw, was questioned and later arrested on one count of second-degree murder.
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office will identify the victim in this incident and determine preliminary cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300.