Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department has made an arrest in a recent homicide investigation. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, officers arrested 35-year-old Eric Christopher Gentris in connection to the shooting death of a woman in the Seabrook neighborhood. Former New Orleans inspector pleads not guilty in federal fraud case According to officers, at 7:15 p.m. they were called to the 6200 block of Bridgehampton Drive on a report of shots fired in the area. (Courtesy/Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office) Upon arrival, they found the unidentified woman unresponsive suffering from a gunshot wound. She was declared dead on the scene by EMS and the investigation was classified as a homicide. Through an investigation, detectives identified Gentris as a suspect in the case. Officers said Gentris and the victim were allegedly involved in a domestic dispute when he pulled out a gun and shot the woman. An arrest warrant was issued. Officers were also alerted that Gentris was possibly armed and in possession of his 4-year-old daughter. In the beginning hours of the investigation, Gentris' vehicle was found and after a multi-parish police chase, he was arrested and taken into custody at 11:30 p.m. Report by inspector general reveals safety hazards made by Department of Public Works During a search, his daughter was found along with a firearm. Gentris was booked by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office as a fugitive. Once extradited to New Orleans he will face a charge of second-degree murder. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will release the woman;s identity after an autopsy id sone and the family is notified. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Israel's foreign minister says Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza Rapper 50 Cent meets with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Where Y'at this Weekend: NOLA Funk Fest, Andouille Fest, Boo CarréHalloween Haunt, Krewe of Boo Parade Biden approves $4.5 billion in student debt relief for public service workers McConnell privately slammed Trump as ‘stupid’ and ‘despicable’ after 2020 election