The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for a New Orleans man suspected of a fatal shooting that took place last Sunday in Chalmette. The individual in question, identified as 25-year-old Jermaine Cole Jr., now has a warrant out for his arrest on charges of second degree murder and obstruction of justice, as announced by the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office.
The incident occurred last Sunday, around 6:40 p.m., where deputies were called to East Solidelle Street. Arriving at the scene, they discovered an adult male victim who had been shot. The man was promptly taken to an area hospital, however, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his wounds. According to a statement obtained by the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau named Cole as the sole suspect.
Sheriff Pohlmann emphasized that no other individuals were harmed during the incident and that it appeared to be isolated, involving only the suspect and the victim – both of whom were acquaintances. The ongoing investigation hopes to shed further light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are now appealing to the public for assistance in locating Cole. Anyone with information about Cole's whereabouts or additional details concerning the incident is encouraged to contact the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office at (504) 271-2501 or their Criminal Investigations Bureau’s tip hotline at (504) 271-TIPS or 8477. There's also an option to reach out to Crimestoppers GNO at (504) 822-1111. Those who provide information through the CIB tip hotline or Crimestoppers can stay anonymous, and might be eligible for a cash award from Crimestoppers.
