NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On June 28, the NOPD began investigating a homicide in the 4100 block of Jumonville Street located in the heart of the St. Bernard Area.
Initial reports from the NOPD before 5 p.m. showed a man was fatally wounded from gunshot wounds upon arrival. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.
A follow-up report stated a second male victim was transported to the hospital by EMS after sustaining a gunshot wound during the incident as well.
The victim who died was identified as 24-year-old Tommy Butler.
Through investigation, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives developed and positively identified 32-year-old Mekaill Harris as the perpetrator in this incident.
He was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center and charged with Second Degree Murder and obstruction of justice.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Unit Detective Marylou Agustin at 504-658-5300.