Suspect Identified in Murder Investigation Moments after the Offense

18 December 2008

New Orleans, LA -The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Larry Coleman, wanted in connection with the fatal shooting that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Brian Urby. The offense occurred shortly before 5:30 P.M., in the 7100 block of Bunker Hill Road.

According to investigators, Seventh District officers responded to a call of a “male shot” and upon their arrival, found the victim inside of a residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the body. Emergency medical technicians transported the victim to the hospital where he later died.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, diligent work of the New Orleans Police Department’s Homicide Division and great citizen involvement, detectives determined Coleman as the person responsible for the murder moments after the offense.

Detectives also learned that this incident stemmed from an argument prior to the offense.



Wanted: 15 year-old Larry Coleman



Wanted For: Manslaughter



Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP(7867). You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.