The 15-year-old killed in a Seventh Ward shooting last week has been identified as Walter Dalton, as New Orleans authorities continue to search for answers in the deadly ambush at a neighborhood intersection, as reported by WWL-TV.
Coroner Identifies Victim
According to WWL-TV, the Orleans Parish coroner confirmed Dalton as the victim and ruled his death a homicide. The office has not released further details about the circumstances of the killing, leaving detectives to fill in the gaps as the investigation moves forward.
Police: Investigation Ongoing
Police say officers were called to the intersection of North Miro and New Orleans streets around 5:43 p.m. last Wednesday, where they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a local hospital, according to WDSU. So far, authorities have not shared any information about possible suspects or a motive, FOX 8 reported. Detectives with the NOPD Homicide Unit are leading the case, and no arrests have been announced.
How To Help
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NOPD Homicide Unit at 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111, according to a police statement. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crimestoppers' website, as referenced by the department. Investigators say the case remains active and are urging neighbors, drivers, or anyone with video or other evidence from the area to come forward.
