NEW ORLEANS, LA – New details have emerged in the investigation of the murder of a tourist in New Orleans during the beginning of Carnival Season. 32-year-old Jacob Carter was shot and killed at the intersection of Bourbon and Kerlerec last Friday morning. Neighbors believe that a blue car found in Bayou St. John on Tuesday may be connected to the crime.
According to reports, the car was discovered by workers who then contacted the police. It is believed that the car may have belonged to the suspect who shot and killed Carter. Carter, who was on vacation from Tacoma, Washington, was in town with his husband at the time of the tragic incident.
Surveillance footage provided to the New Orleans Police Department reportedly showed the shooter getting into the blue car after the crime. In the aftermath, residents in the area claimed to have heard gunshots followed by screams. The impact of the incident has left both locals and tourists feeling cautious and concerned for their safety.
As the investigation into the murder continues, Howdy Bagel, a shop co-owned by Carter in Washington State, has temporarily closed. Over $200,000 has been donated in the wake of his death. Additionally, neighbors in the Bourbon and Kerlerec area have raised concerns about malfunctioning street lights at the time of the crime, prompting the city to take action to address the issue.
The circumstances surrounding Jacob Carter’s murder remain unclear, and authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to his tragic death. The community continues to mourn the loss of a beloved individual and seeks justice for the senseless act of violence that occurred.