The New Orleans Police Department announced Monday a suspect in the April 7 homicide of Darriel King has been arrested.
King was working security for Wit's Inn in the 100 block of N. Carrollton Ave. when shortly after 11 p.m., he attempted to stop a man from entering the bar.
Police say the suspect shot King in the chest and fled.
King died a short time later at the hospital.
The NOPD Violent Offenders Warrant Squad arrested 27-year-old Tirrell Gilmore.
"Through investigation, NOPD Homicide Section detectives developed and positively identified Gilmore as the perpetrator in this incident," police said.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide at (504) 658-5300, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at (877) 903-7867 (STOP).
Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their names and may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an indictment.
