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Jefferson Parish deputies arrest suspect in deadly Harvey shooting

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UPDATE:

HARVEY, La. (WGNO) — On Dec. 27, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto announced the arrest of Talvis Keller at a Gretna motel. He faces charges of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice.

Deputies also arrested 21-year-old Vernadra Charles and 21-year-old Kentrone Robinson, both of New Orleans. Charles and Robinson face charges of being accessories after the fact to second-degree murder.


HARVEY, La. (WGNO) — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for the man they say is responsible for a homicide in Harvey on Christmas night.

According to Sheriff Joseph Lopinto, deputies are searching for 23-year-old Talvis Keller. Deputies say around 10 p.m. on Dec. 25, they responded to a call of a shooting in the 1000 block of Manhattan Boulevard.

Upon arrival, an unresponsive man was found on the floor of the residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Through investigation, deputies were able to identify Keller as the person responsible and began searching for him.

The victim’s identity will be released after the family is notified.

Deputies say anyone with information on where Keller may be is asked to contact JPSO’s Homicide Section at (504)-364-5300 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-822-1111.

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