CORRECTION: Vehicle of Interest Sought by NOPD in Homicide on Columbus Street

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New Orleans Police Department Public Information Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

March 1, 2017

  

UPDATE: A previous version of this release erroneously stated that the driver of a vehicle of interest in this incident is not wanted in connection with this incident. Detectives wish to speak to the driver of this vehicle, as they believe this person may have information pertinent to this investigation. Please use amended version of this release found below.


CORRECTION: Vehicle of Interest Sought by NOPD in Homicide on Columbus Street

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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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