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NOPD: Three suspects in custody, two separate homicides

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Three people are in custody Wednesday (May 10th), after two separate homicide investigations.


The NOPD arrested 22-year-old Chante Mark and 18-year-old Brandon Ferdinand, in connection with the shooting death of an unidentified 18-year-old.

The shooting was on March 28th, in the 8700 block of Almonaster Ave.  

The NOPD also arrested 27-year-old Irvin Allen, in connection with the shooting death of an unidentified 17-year-old.

That shooting was in the 7000 block of Lawrence Road on April 20th. 

All three suspects face one count of second-degree murder.

Anyone with information about the murders can call the NOPD at (504)-658-6030 or Crimestoppers at (504)-822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.

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