New Orleans police are asking the public for information about a Latvian man shot dead Jan. 17 in the Plum Orchard area of New Orleans East.
Janis Gailis, 30, had been in New Orleans for several months when he was fatally shot near an abandoned apartment complex in the 4400 block of Reynes Street. At around 12:36 a.m. Jan. 17, a passerby found him suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and called police. Gailis died on the scene.
Police know very little about the victim other than the fact that he was visiting from Latvia.
"We're trying to locate family, friends, associates, anyone who recognizes Mr. Janis to help us piece together a sequence of events leading up to his murder," said Homicide Unit Capt. Kevin Burns. "Please tell us what you know we can hold accountable the persons responsible for this senseless act of violence."
People with information about the murder may contact Homicide Detective Walter Edmond at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.