METAIRIE, La. -- The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting death in Metairie. The case is the latest to roll on the Wheel of Justice.
According to the JPSO, deputies responded at about 3:50 in the afternoon on January 30 to reports of a body being pulled from a vehicle and dumped onto the road in the 2300 block of North Arnoult Street in Metairie.
The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office identifies the victim as 17-year-old Tyris James of Metairie. He died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Sheriff Joe Lopinto said this is a developing investigation. He believes the victim was shot in another location and dumped at the location in Metairie.
Jefferson Parish deputies say they have a suspect in the case, but anyone with more information should call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111.
Remember you don't have to reveal your name when you call or testify in court, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.
So far, more than 363 people have landed behind bars after their cases rolled on the Wheel of Justice.
Wheel of Justice hits 363 arrests
