New Orleans police say a six-month homicide investigation came to a head on March 19, 2026, when officers arrested 39-year-old Kent Goings in connection with a fatal Central City stabbing. The killing happened on Sept. 14, 2025, in the 2100 block of South Liberty Street, and investigators now allege Goings was involved. He has been booked on charges of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
Arrest and how police found him
According to WGNO, officers with the New Orleans Police Department spotted Goings during a St. Joseph's Night gathering on March 19 and took him into custody without incident. The outlet reports that police deployed an on-site NOPD drone to pinpoint his location before moving in, and that he was booked on second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder charges.
The Sept. 14 attack
The stabbing unfolded around 8:20 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2025, when officers found two men suffering from stab wounds in the 2100 block of South Liberty Street, according to law enforcement accounts given to local media. Fox 8 Live reported that the man who died was identified as 44-year-old Jerome Carter. Local station WDSU said investigators worked the scene, collected evidence and asked the public to come forward with any tips as the case developed.
Case status and court steps
Per WGNO, detectives have turned over their findings to prosecutors, and a court date had not yet been set at the time of that report. The NOPD has not said whether they expect any additional arrests. Officials are still urging anyone with information about the Sept. 14 attack to contact New Orleans police homicide detectives.
Months-long investigation
The arrest comes roughly six months after the fatal stabbing, underscoring how long investigators stayed on the case as they pursued leads. Authorities say the investigation remains active while detectives continue preparing evidence for the District Attorney.
