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Police Hunt Gunman in Targeted Dooky Chase Shooting That Killed 1 and Wounded 3

Crimestoppers raised the tip reward during an active homicide investigation with surveillance video.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. on Jan. 16 at Dooky Chase in Tremé, leaving one man dead and three women wounded.
  • Police said the gunfire targeted a known individual rather than the restaurant or its patrons.
  • Family identified the deceased as 19-year-old Kareem Harris, and an autopsy is pending.
  • The three injured women were visiting New Orleans, with two in critical condition and one reported stable.
  • Investigators described the suspect as a Black man in a black hooded sweatshirt, secured surveillance footage, and urged tips as the reward rose to $5,000 with no arrests reported.