Name of murder released; Sheriff’s detectives working on leads; Call the S.O. with information at 271-2501 or Crimestoppers at 822-1111

A 19-year-old man was shot to death on a Violet sidewalk Tuesday night and sheriff’s detectives are following leads, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. No arrests have been made.

Truy Jones was shot several times in the torso just before 8 p.m., the sheriff said.

Reacting to calls about the shooting, sheriff’s deputies found the victim dead on the sidewalk in the 3100 block of Daniel Drive, in front of a duplex near the corner of East Genie.

Jones didn’t reside on the street where he was killed and had recently stayed at several residences in Chalmette and Meraux and also had an address in Kenner.

The victim had a criminal history including currently being out on bond for an arrest a year ago for looting in St. Bernard Parish during Hurricane Isaac. Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501 or Crimestoppers at 822-1111. They could be eligible for a reward if their information leads to an arrest