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August 20, 2010

Suspect Arrested for Murder

New Orleans, LA –Members of the New Orleans Police Department's Homicide Division have arrested 26-year-old Tameka Dauphine, wanted in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Deiontay Melancon and the shooting of 28-year-old Michael Lucky. The offense occurred on May 1, 2010, in the 7800 block of Symmes Street.

According to investigators, Seventh District officers responded to a call of "shots fired" and upon their arrival, located Melancon suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body.  Melancon was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Detective Desmond Pratt positively identified and arrested 20-year-old Leavell Marsh, 21-year-old Karl Dauphine, and 17-year-old Kyle Conerly for (1) count of second-degree murder and (1) count of attempted second-degree murder.

This morning, 26-year-old Tameka Dauphine was arrested and booked with Conspiring and principle to second-degree murder. An arrest warrant has been issued for 22-year-old Aaron Russell for Conspiring and principle to second-degree murder.

Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.

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Officer Shereese Harper