NOPD LOOKING FOR VEHICLE OF INTEREST IN DECEMBER 2015 MURDER
NEW ORLEANS--The NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating a vehicle of interest, and the driver of the vehicle, who may critical information in the murder of 26-year-old Christoper Watson. The incident happened December 25, 2015 in the 300 block of North Broad Street.
Watch Video: Detective Rob Barrere provides update on investigation
At approximately 9:50 p.m., police responded to a call of a male
shot. When officers arrived, they found the victim shot multiple times to
the body inside of a vehicle. Watson was pronounced dead on the scene.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified a vehicle of interest described as a dark-colored
car travelling at a high rate of speed from North Broad Street to Orleans
Avenue, where it turned toward on North Galvez Street.
Homicide
Detective Robert Barrere is investigating the incident and can be contacted at
658-5300.
Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked
to call Crimestoppers
at 822-1111 or toll-free
1-877-903-STOP. You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for the
information leading only to the arrest, except on homicides, where
Crimestoppers will pay half of the reward upon the arrest and half on the
indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your
name nor testify to receive the reward but you must contact Crimestoppers directly
with your information. Citizens can also submit an anonymous tip online
to Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppersgno.org
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