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20-year-old New Orleans man arrested in Franklin Avenue murder case

The victim was taken to the hospital by EMS but later died from his injuries.
Credit: NOPD

NEW ORLEANS — Update: On Friday, Nov. 17, the NOPD's Violent Offender Squad, along with U.S. Marshals, arrested Raymond Coats in the 7500 block of Stonewood Drive. The 20-year-old is being held on one count of second-degree murder.

New Orleans police need help identifying and finding someone wanted in a homicide investigation.

Police say it happened Wednesday afternoon in the 3400 block of Franklin Avenue where they found a man shot multiple times.

“At approximately 5:24 P.M., NOPD officers responded to a call of a person shot at the location. Upon arrival, the officers found an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds to the body,” the NOPD said in a report.

The man was taken to the hospital by EMS but later died from his injuries.

Detectives found video surveillance of who they believe is the suspect. If you know who this person is, call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111.

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