NOPD seeks additional information in ongoing murder investigation

The NOPD is seeking additional information as part of its ongoing investigation into a homicide that occurred on February 11, 2024 in the 1900 block of Jourdan Avenue.

On February 11 at approximately 7:03 p.m., officers from the NOPD Fifth District responded to a 911 call at the scene. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive adult black male with no visible signs of injury. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and the death was ruled unidentified. However, after further investigation, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide by firearm.

On February 14, 2024, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 32-year-old Robert Singleton and determined the cause of death was gunshot wounds.

On March 29, the NOPD arrested Kyana Traylor for first-degree murder in connection with this incident.

Investigators continue to investigate this incident and ask that anyone with further information please come forward and speak with them.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that may assist in this investigation is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Unit detectives at 504-658-5300. Those wishing to report information anonymously may do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

Do you have a question or correction? Please email the NOPD Public Affairs Division at [email protected].