In connection with a fatal carjacking, four minors were jailed by the New Orleans Police Department on Monday afternoon.
Officers claim to have taken into custody 4 wanted individuals on Tuesday. All of the suspects are under the age of 18.
Superintendent Shaun Ferguson confirmed that one 17-year-old boy, one 16-year-old girl, and two 15-year-old girls were arrested.
The teens will be facing charges of second-degree murder in what Ferguson called a “senseless and violent incident.”
According to Ferguson, the public assisted in the pursuit for the teens involved by providing statements from eyewitnesses and tips through Crimestoppers.
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By Ferguson’s account, one of the teenagers’ parents called the police and handed over their 5-year-old daughter.
Moreover, according to Ferguson, the 17-year-old’s mother turned him in as well. The 16-year-old girl was discovered alongside the boy by the authorities.
On Tuesday, just before the 11:30 a.m. press conference, authorities located the second 15-year-old girl.
Family of Mid-City carjacking victim shares video of incident
There has been an outpouring of support for the family of Linda Frickey, who tragically lost her life as a result of this carjacking. By posting the video, the family hoped to raise awareness about the prevalence of crime in the area. Some people may find the video disturbing. This video is provided for informational purposes only. View at your own discretion.
“It does in fact take a village to ensure the safety of our city,” said Ferguson. “Thank you for getting us to the point, but we should not stop.”
In response to the carjacking, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued the following statement:
Source: WDSU
