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2 persons of interest wanted in 82-year-old man's death

The 82-year-old man was reportedly cleaning up the bar where he worked in Terrytown when the two men pushed him to the ground, ultimately killing him a day later.

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Deputies are asking for the public's help to identity two men wanted in connection to the death of an 82-year-old Gretna man on New Year's Eve. 

On Dec. 31, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office responded to reports of an attempted robbery around 6:30 a.m. outside a bar in the 400 block of Terry Parkway in Terrytown. 

During the incident, 82-year-old Robert James was reportedly pushed to the ground by two men as he was taking trash out to a dumpster behind the Roaring 20s cocktail lounge, where he had worked for the past several decades. 

James refused EMS treatment on the scene but was later found dead in his apartment from bleeding of the brain, JPSO officials said. His death was ruled a homicide and detectives began the investigation to find those involved. 

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On Monday, JPSO officials released photos and video of two men considered "persons of interest" in the investigation. Detectives said they believe at least one man lives in the Terrytown area and both appear to be in their mid 20s or early 30s.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of these individuals is asked to call Detective Kristian Fricke at 504-364-5300 or contact Crimestoppers.

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