Homicide - 5400 Block of Royal Street

[First District]

I do realize this is not in the First District, however someone may
have information on this incident.

Homicide Investigation -

New Orleans, LA - Members of the New Orleans Police Department are
investigating the stabbing death of a 21-year-old local male. The
name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family
members. The incident occurred shortly before 12:00 P.M., in the 5400
block of Royal Street.

According to investigators, Fifth District officers responded to a
call of a “stabbing” and upon their arrival, located the victim lying
inside of a residence suffering from an apparent stab wound to his
body. Emergency medical technicians transported the victim to a local
hospital where he later died.

Currently, investigators are in the process of gathering evidence and
information to identify the person(s) involved in this offense, as
well as a motive. Homicide Detective Scott Rodrigue is in charge of
the investigation.


The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and his
girlfriend were involved in a domestic dispute and resulted in the
victim being stabbed. No charges have been filed against the victim’s
girlfriend at this time; however, the investigation is ongoing.


Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to
call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867). You
could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to
the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not
have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.