CORRECTION: Vehicle of Interest Sought by NOPD in Homicide on Columbus Street
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD
is seeking to speak to the owner of a vehicle of interest in connection with a
stabbing death that occurred on February 27, 2017 in the 1600 block of Columbus
Street.
Shortly
before 9 a.m., NOPD officers responded to a call of a stabbing in the area.
Upon arrival they found the victim suffering from stab wounds. EMS transported
the victim to an area hospital, where the victim later died.
Video
surveillance from the area suggests that the victim arrived in the area via a
two-door black Chevrolet Camaro with chrome rims. The vehicle was last seen
traveling on Columbus Street toward North Derbigny Street.
Detectives wish to speak to the driver of this vehicle, as they believe this person may have information pertinent to this investigation.
Anyone
with information regarding this incident, the vehicle of interest and/or its
driver or owner is asked to contact Homicide Detective Joseph Jefferson at
504-658-5300.
Citizens
with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at
504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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