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Woman shot to death in Leonidas area

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A woman was shot to death late Sunday (May 17) in the Leonidas neighborhood, the New Orleans Police Department reported. NOPD Second District officers responded to a report of shots fired the intersection of Eagle and Hickory Streets at around 11 p.m.. Upon arrival, the officers learned a female victim had been shot and was taken to the hospital by private conveyance. She later succumbed to her injuries. The Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Alexis Allen, 35.

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Person of interest sought in homicide on Loyola near Delachaise

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The New Orleans Police Department is seeking to speak with a person of interest in the investigation of the shooting death of Brad Martin, 42, on April 21 in the 3600 block of Loyola Avenue. Lionel “Eric” Lotts, 36, is not wanted for arrested in this investigation. However, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives believe Lotts has knowledge of information vital to the investigation and wish to question him. Sixth District officers responding to a call of reporting shots fired on Loyola near Delachaise Street discovered Martin suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

Vehicle of interest sought in NOPD homicide investigation

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The NOPD is seeking to locate a vehicle of interest and its occupants in the investigation of a homicide that occurred Monday (May 5) in Central City. At about 8:45 p.m., the pictured vehicle approached Arthur Netter, 28 – who was standing near a building in the 2100 block of Fourth Street. Multiple shots were fired from the vehicle, one of which struck Netter. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. The vehicle is described as a light-colored – possibly gray or silver – extended cab four-door pickup truck, with flared fenders and wide tires extending past the fenders.

Video released in Central City homicide investigation

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The NOPD continues to seek a person of interest in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on Dec. 27  in the 1500 block of South Liberty Street. Detectives released a surveillance video showing the man believed to have information on the killing of Jermeny Marsh, 23. The video can be found here. Police said Marsh was shot to death while sitting in his car just before noon two days after Christmas.

Man fatally shot in Central City

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A man was fatally shot Monday night in Central City, the New Orleans Police Department reported. Officers responding to a report of shots fired at 8:43 p.m. arrived at 2100 block of Fourth Street, where they found Arthur Netter suffering from a gunshot wound. The Emergency Medical Service took Netter to the hospital, where he later died from the gunshot wounds. He was 28 years old. No further information is currently available.

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Victim in shooting at Broad and Washington dies from his wounds

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Shooting victim Troy Green, 51, has died from his wounds, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office reports. Green was shot in the neck on April 15, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Sixth District police officers called to Washington Avenue and South Broad Street at about 3:40 p.m. found him lying unresponsive on the ground. He was transported to the hospital via the Emergency Medical Service. Four days later, he died, according to the Coroner’s Office.

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Man killed in shooting on Milan area street

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A shooting claimed the life of a man Tuesday night in the Milan neighborhood. Sixth District officers responded to a call of reporting shots fired at around 9:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of Loyola Avenue, near Delachaise Street. They discovered Brad Martin, 42, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence.

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Man shot to death at LaSalle and Harmony

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A man was shot to death today (Thursday, April 16) in Central City, the New Orleans Police Department reported. At around 11:02 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to a call of aggravated battery by shooting near Harmony and LaSalle streets. They found a 31-year-old Rodney Williams suffering from gunshot wounds. After applying lifesaving measures, the Emergency Medical Services pronounced Williams dead at the scene. Homicide Detective Bruce Bruggerman is in charge of this ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300.

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Two sought for questioning in Foucher Street shooting death

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The New Orleans Police Department is seeking to locate two individuals identified as persons of interest, pictured above, for questioning in the investigation of the killing of Skye Q. Myles on March 6 in the 2000 block of Foucher Street. Shortly before 9 p.m., Miles was killed by gunfire in the block. Evidence collected during the investigation indicates that the two pictured individuals were present at the time of the incident and may have important information about this homicide. The two individuals are sought for questioning only and are not wanted for arrest at this time

Anyone with information on this incident or the whereabouts of the pictured persons of interest is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Jake Engle at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-STOP.

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21-year-old booked in fatal shooting of college student Lee Long

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The New Orleans Police Department on Wednesday arrested a 21-year-old man in the shooting death of a college student earlier this month outside some popular Maple Street bars. Alec Billiot, 21, was booked on one count of second-degree murder in the killing of 20-year-old Lee Long Jr. and on five counts of attempted second-degree murder. He faces a life prison term if convicted on the murder charge. Long was shot to death at about 1:45 a.m. on Jan. 10 at Hillary and Burthe streets.