NOPD names suspect in Village de L'est homicide

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Eric "Black E" Harrison (NOPD photo)

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FOX 8 received the following information in the form of a "wanted" poster from the New Orleans Police Dept. Thursday evening:

Location: 14112 Willowbrook Drive

Detective: Nicholas Williams

Wanted Subject: Eric "Black E" Harrison, black male, date of birth June 5, 1982, residing at 7817 Symmes Avenue Apartment #3, New Orleans, LA 70127

GIST: On Monday, March 11, 2013, at approximately 8:06 pm, the victim Michael Johnson, was discovered lying on the front lawn of 14112 Willowbrook Drive, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. During the course of the investigation, Eric Harrison was positively identified as being responsible for shooting the victim. Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for the arrest of Eric Harrison.

Anyone with information regarding Eric Harrison's whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Nicholas Williams with the Homicide Section at 504-658-5300 or CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111.

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