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December 1, 2010

New Orleans Police Department – Public Information Office

Suspects Wanted in Shooting Death near the 900 Block of Canal Street

New Orleans/>/> - The New Orleans Police Department’s Homicide Division is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Shawn Breaux, 18-year-old Russell Lopez, 18-year-old Michael Hales, 19-year-old Jarod Cooley, 18-year-old Glenn Tate and 20-year-old Cursheika Hartford wanted in connection with the shooting death of 21-year-old Earl Weaver.   The offense occurred on November 26, 2010, shortly before 3:30 A.M., at the intersection of Dauphine/>/> and Canal Streets.

According to investigators, Eighth District officers responded to a call of a "male shot" and, upon their arrival, officers located the victim lying on the sidewalk suffering from apparent multiple gunshot wounds to the body.  Emergency medical technicians transported the victim to a local hospital where he later died.

During the course of the investigation, Homicide Detective Melanie Dillon positively identified Shawn Breaux, Russell Lopez, Michael Hales, Jarod Cooley, Glenn Tate and Cursheika Hartford as the persons responsible and arrest warrants were secured for Second Degree Murder. 

                        Wanted:                                   Shawn Breaux

                                                                        D.O.B. 12/5/1991

                        Wanted For:                             Second Degree Murder

                        Wanted:                                   Russell Lopez

                                                                        D.O.B. 9/23/1991

                        Wanted For:                             Second Degree Murder

                        Wanted:                                   Michael Hales

                                                                        D.O.B. 8/7/1992

                        Wanted For:                             Second Degree Murder

Wanted:                                   Jarod Cooley

                                                                        D.O.B. 4/3/1991

                        Wanted For:                             Second Degree Murder

                        Wanted:                                   Glenn Tate

                                                                        D.O.B. 8/8/1989

                        Wanted For:                             Second Degree Murder

                        Wanted:                                   Cursheika Hartford

                                                                        D.O.B. 11/24/1990

                        Wanted For:                             Second Degree Murder

Photographs of the wanted subjects have been attached to this e-mail.

Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867).  You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward.

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans/>/> is a safer place to live, work and visit.  The police force, which currently employs 1,735 dedicated men and women, is committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.  To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=36519&id=133853236665761&saved#!/pages/New-Orleans-LA/New-Orleans-Police-Department-Official/133853236665761.

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Officer Hilal Williams