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NOPD identify person of interest in New Orleans East murder

The New Orleans Police Department has identified a person of interest in a murder inside a New Orleans East barbershop.
Tyson Williams, 31, person of interest in a New Orleans East murder.

NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Police Department has identified a person of interest in a murder inside a New Orleans East barbershop.

Police released the photo of 31-year-old Tyson Williams, who they believe may have information about the shooting. It happened Dec. 31, 2015 inside of a shop in the 9700 block of Lake Forest Blvd. Police said when they arrived they found 34-year-old Michael Cavanaugh lying on the floor with a gunshot wound to the chest. Cavanaugh was brought to the hospital, where he later died.

 

NOPD said Williams is not a suspect at this time, however detectives do want to speak to him.

If you have any information that could help investigators, you're asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111.

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