New Orleans: Police searching for person in connection with fatal shooting of former police officer
11 February 2009 New Orleans- New Orleans police are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver or occupants of a dark-colored SUV in connection with the Feb. 8th shooting death of a former New Orleans police officer, according to NOPD spokesman Garry Flot.
Police responding to a call of "shots fired" found Willie Jones Jr. inside of a dark colored BMW at about 5:15 a.m. near the Downroad Road exit ramp of the Interstate 10, Flot said. He had suffered apparent gunshot wounds to the body and was pronounced dead on the scene by emergency medical technicians.
According to investigators, Jones had been involved in a traffic accident eastbound on the Interstate 10 by the high rise. He then exited the Downman Road ramp towards Chef Menteur Highway, at which time he lost control of his vehicle, went off the road and struck a fence and a vehicle parked inside the fence.
It has not been determined at which point the shooting took place, Flot said. The coroner's office will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death, he said.
Detectives are looking for the driver or occupants of the SUV who may have information about the incident, Flot said. The person or persons are not suspects in the incident, but just people who detectives would like to speak with.
Jones served with the New Orleans police from 1988 to 2006, when he resigned after being booked in connection with a domestic abuse incident, police said.
Investigators are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person or persons involved in this incident, as well as a motive, Flot said. Homicide Detective Nick Gernon is in charge of the investigation.
Anyone with information that can help solve this crime is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll free at 1.877.903.7867. Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible. Callers do not have to give their name or testify to receive the reward.
Police responding to a call of "shots fired" found Willie Jones Jr. inside of a dark colored BMW at about 5:15 a.m. near the Downroad Road exit ramp of the Interstate 10, Flot said. He had suffered apparent gunshot wounds to the body and was pronounced dead on the scene by emergency medical technicians.
According to investigators, Jones had been involved in a traffic accident eastbound on the Interstate 10 by the high rise. He then exited the Downman Road ramp towards Chef Menteur Highway, at which time he lost control of his vehicle, went off the road and struck a fence and a vehicle parked inside the fence.
It has not been determined at which point the shooting took place, Flot said. The coroner's office will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death, he said.
Detectives are looking for the driver or occupants of the SUV who may have information about the incident, Flot said. The person or persons are not suspects in the incident, but just people who detectives would like to speak with.
Jones served with the New Orleans police from 1988 to 2006, when he resigned after being booked in connection with a domestic abuse incident, police said.
Investigators are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person or persons involved in this incident, as well as a motive, Flot said. Homicide Detective Nick Gernon is in charge of the investigation.
Anyone with information that can help solve this crime is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll free at 1.877.903.7867. Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible. Callers do not have to give their name or testify to receive the reward.
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