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September 1, 2010

 Person of Interest

New Orleans, LA –Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the shooting death of a 26 year-old male and the shooting of a 18 year-old male.  The offense occurred August 24, 2010, at approximately 12:47 P.M., in the 1400 block of

According to investigators, Sixth District officers responded to a call of “shots fired” and upon their arrival, found both victims with multiple gunshot wounds to the body in the street.     Emergency Medical Paramedics pronounced the 25-year-old male dead and transported the 17-year-old male to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. 

During the course of the investigation, detectives obtained footage from a business camera system of an individual that was in the area at the time of the incident and may have information about this incident.  This person is not a suspect, just a person that detectives would like to talk to.

The person of interest is described as the African-American male wearing a white V-neck shirt in the photographs.                   

Currently detectives are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) involved in this incident, as well as a motive.  Homicide detective Justin Rice is in charge of the incident.  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 Garry Flot