NOPD looking for suspect in Cox technician's murder

NOPD looking for suspect in Cox technician's murder
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New Orleans Police say they have identified a suspect in the shooting death of a Cox Communications worker Monday afternoon in New Orleans East.

Detectives say 28-year-old Jalil Williams is wanted for second degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Adam Brown.

Police say Williams fatally shot Brown during a robbery attempt in the 8000 block of Dwyer Road on Monday. Shortly before 12:30 that afternoon, first responders found Brown lying on the road next to his work truck, suffering from gunshot wounds. He died a short time later at the hospital.

Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call 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.

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