Derrick Howard Jr Obituary, Death; – A man from New Orleans, who was fatally shot in the Central Business District early Friday morning, was identified by the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office on Monday. Officers from the New Orleans Police Department discovered 32-year-old Derrick Howard Jr. with multiple gunshot wounds while responding to a call at 6:05 a.m. in the 600 block of Commerce Street. T
he body of the victim was found in proximity to warehouses and the valet parking garage of the Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District. Authorities have not confirmed whether the victim was employed by the Cambria, and no arrests have been made at this time. Individuals with further information regarding the shooting are urged to contact CrimeStoppers at (504) 822-1111.
