Person of Interest Sought
in Homicide on Athis Street
NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is seeking to speak with a person of
interest in a homicide that occurred on August 25, 2017, in the 2400 block of Athis
Street.
At around 10:16 p.m.,
Third District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by
shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims suffering from gunshot
wounds. Both victims were transported by EMS to a local hospital. One of the
victims later succumbed to his injuries.
As investigation into
the incident progressed, detectives developed Allen Berry (DOB: 08-23-1992) as
a person of interest who may have valuable information about the incident.
Allen is not wanted in connection with this
incident, but is being sought for questioning.
Anyone with information
regarding the whereabouts of Allen Berry or with additional information on this
incident is asked to contact Homicide Detective Robert Bachelder 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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