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Jefferson Parish deputies searching for man wanted in connection with fatal Harvey shooting

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

HARVEY, La. (WGNO) — Deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Harvey.

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On April 23, the JPSO reported that an unresponsive man with a gunshot wound was found outside a home in the 1100 block of St. Michael Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Tuesday, May 13, JPSO officials identified 19-year-old Justin Smith, Jr. as a suspect in the investigation.

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Justin Smith, Jr. (Courtesy: Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office)

Smith is wanted on charges of first-degree murder and obstruction of justice.

Anyone with information about Smith’s location can call JPSO Homicide Section Detective Darvelle Carter at 504-364-5300 or Crimestoppers.

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