Suspect identified in Central City homicide case
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A man has been identified as a suspect following an investigation into a Central City homicide that occurred on Tuesday, July 23.
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According to the New Orleans Police Department, an arrest warrant has been obtained for 39-year-old Dana “Dante” Dorceus in connection with the homicide, which reportedly happened in the 2400 block of Dryades Street.
The investigation began around 1:40 a.m. on the day of the homicide when the NOPD responded to a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, a known male was found having been shot multiple times. He was transported by New Orleans Emergency Services to a local hospital where he was later declared dead.
Two days later, on July 25, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 41-year-old Tony Jones.
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Following an investigation, detectives say that they have identified Dorceus as the perpetrator in the shooting. He is wanted on one count of second-degree murder.
The NOPD asks that anyone with information that can assist in locating Dorceus contact the NOPD Homicide Division detectives at 504-658-5300, Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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