Post by Scumhunter on Oct 18, 2018 1:24:13 GMT -5
From nola.com:
New Orleans police have identified "prime suspects" in the July 28 shooting in which three people were killed and seven others were injured outside a group of businesses on South Claiborne Avenue, Superintendent Michael Harrison said. But the chief on Tuesday (July 25) made a plea to the public for any information that could help investigators "to close this case."
During a press conference at NOPD headquarters with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Harrison told a gaggle of TV cameras and reporters that any information - no matter how small a detail may seem - could be the missing link detectives need to obtain a warrant in the case.
While have identified a potential suspect or suspects, Harrison said, that "doesn't mean we have enough evidence."
"We have not lost focus," said the mayor, regarding the investigation into the mass shooting in the 3400 block of South Claiborne. She added that the value of information from the public in police investigations, "cannot be overstated."
"We still need the public's assistance," Harrison said.
Originally, NOPD said the shooting was likely gang-related, but on Tuesday Harrison declined to declare a specific a motive. However, Jeremiah Lee, who appeared to be the suspects' target, was reportedly involved with a New Orleans gang. According to an August report, investigators believed Lee was affiliated with the 3NG gang, which operates out of Central City's Third and Galvez streets. However, Lee's family members deny he was involved in any violent gang activity.
Darlene Cusanza, executive director of Crimestoppers GNO, also announced Tuesday a $2,500 increase in the reward for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest in the case, for a total of $27,500. Crimestoppers has contributed $12,500 to the reward, and the remainder was contributed by the FBI and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Firearms and Explosives.
Harrison also announced Tuesday the hiring of two additional homicide detectives for the department, bringing NOPD's total to 26.
www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/09/new_orleans_mass_shooting_clai.html
Articles with more information:
www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/07/shooting_claiborne_new_orleans.html
www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/08/target_in_claiborne_avenue_mas.html
Thoughts? It is noted in another article that Lee, whom police believe was the intended target, was considered a suspect in a still unsolved homicide from 2016.
Admin Note #1: According to online media coverage, anyone having information on this case should contact Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans: www.crimestoppersgno.org/
Admin Note #2: If you have any (news-related) updates on this case, please contact us here: amwfans.com/thread/1662/website-contact-form
New Orleans police have identified "prime suspects" in the July 28 shooting in which three people were killed and seven others were injured outside a group of businesses on South Claiborne Avenue, Superintendent Michael Harrison said. But the chief on Tuesday (July 25) made a plea to the public for any information that could help investigators "to close this case."
During a press conference at NOPD headquarters with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Harrison told a gaggle of TV cameras and reporters that any information - no matter how small a detail may seem - could be the missing link detectives need to obtain a warrant in the case.
While have identified a potential suspect or suspects, Harrison said, that "doesn't mean we have enough evidence."
"We have not lost focus," said the mayor, regarding the investigation into the mass shooting in the 3400 block of South Claiborne. She added that the value of information from the public in police investigations, "cannot be overstated."
"We still need the public's assistance," Harrison said.
Originally, NOPD said the shooting was likely gang-related, but on Tuesday Harrison declined to declare a specific a motive. However, Jeremiah Lee, who appeared to be the suspects' target, was reportedly involved with a New Orleans gang. According to an August report, investigators believed Lee was affiliated with the 3NG gang, which operates out of Central City's Third and Galvez streets. However, Lee's family members deny he was involved in any violent gang activity.
Darlene Cusanza, executive director of Crimestoppers GNO, also announced Tuesday a $2,500 increase in the reward for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest in the case, for a total of $27,500. Crimestoppers has contributed $12,500 to the reward, and the remainder was contributed by the FBI and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Firearms and Explosives.
Harrison also announced Tuesday the hiring of two additional homicide detectives for the department, bringing NOPD's total to 26.
www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/09/new_orleans_mass_shooting_clai.html
Articles with more information:
www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/07/shooting_claiborne_new_orleans.html
www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/08/target_in_claiborne_avenue_mas.html
Thoughts? It is noted in another article that Lee, whom police believe was the intended target, was considered a suspect in a still unsolved homicide from 2016.
Admin Note #1: According to online media coverage, anyone having information on this case should contact Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans: www.crimestoppersgno.org/
Admin Note #2: If you have any (news-related) updates on this case, please contact us here: amwfans.com/thread/1662/website-contact-form