1600 Block of Newton Homicide

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On 06/16 at 1010hrs, officers responded to a shooting. Upon arrival
officers located the victim lying face down at the said location
(parking area of Lawson's Grocery) suffering from numerous gunshot
wounds. On scene officers were able to speak with a person who
witnessed and unknown subject running away from the scene shortly
after she heard several gunshots. This subject was observed running
southbound on Wagner Street, before turning right on Diana Street,
then unknown.EMS quickly arrived on scene to render aid to the victim.
The victim was then transported to University Hospital but while en
route the victim was pronounce dead as a result of the injuries
sustained in this incident. The subsequent investigation revealed that
the victim regularly replenished funds in the ATM machine at the said
location. Although no witnesses came forward on scene, it is likely
that the motive for this homicide was robbery as the victim never made
it into the store to fill the ATM machine. The owner of the store
indicated that the victim filled the machine 2-3 times weekly and to
his knowledge the victim did so unarmed. This store owner heard the
gunshots but did not witness the incident. Detectives did locate an
empty money band near the vctim's position. This money band had
"$2,000.00" displayed.

If you have any information for this incident, please contact
Detective Unit at (504) 658-6045. You may also call crimestoppers
anonymously at 822-1111.

Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in
your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911
immediately.


Major David J. Kirsch
Fourth District