Man arrested in connection with mass shooting at St. Rocharea second line
Dec 18, 2024
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officers with the New Orleans Police Department have announced the arrest of a man in connection with a mass shooting during a second line in the St. Roch area.
On Nov. 17, the NOPD reported that multiple people were shot during the Nine Times second line in the 1800 block of Almonaster Avenue around 3:30 p.m.
Following an investigation, NOPD detectives said they identified 32-year-old Alex Harris as a suspect in the investigation.
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According to police, Harris and another person got into an argument when they allegedly began shooting at each other. NOPD officials said nine bystanders were wounded.
On Friday, Dec. 13, Harris was taken into custody. He faces charges of felon in possession of a firearm, illegal discharge of firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade.
Additionally, the NOPD announced the arrest of 36-year-old Tavi Roach. According to police, Roach was arrested following the shooting after police allegedly connected him with a stolen car that was seen leaving the scene.
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Roach faces charges of felon in possession of a firearm, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a stolen auto.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional information was not provided.
Anyone with information can call Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111.
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