NEW ORLEANS, LA — Police have arrested Latrell Alexis, 23, in connection with a Monday triple shooting in Mid-City that left one man dead and two women wounded. Officers say the shooting happened shortly after midnight in the 4000 block of Tulane Avenue, and Alexis was taken into custody Friday in Gretna.

The Facts

• What: Police say this was a deadly triple shooting.
• Where: The shooting happened in the 4000 block of Tulane Avenue in New Orleans’ Mid-City area.
• When: Officers said the shooting occurred around 12:15 a.m. Monday, and the arrest was made Friday morning.
• Who: Latrell Alexis, 23, of New Orleans, was arrested. A man later died, and two women were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
• Charges: The article does not list a specific charge, but police obtained an arrest warrant in the case.
• Status: Alexis was booked at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center pending extradition to New Orleans. The investigation is ongoing.

What police say

The New Orleans Police Department said officers responded after a man was found shot in the 4000 block of Tulane Avenue. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

Police said two women also showed up at the hospital with gunshot wounds. Investigators later identified Alexis as a suspect and secured an arrest warrant.

Authorities say Alexis was arrested at his residence in the 900 block of 24th Street in Gretna. He was then transported to the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide detectives at 504-658-5300.

The investigation

Homicide detectives are handling the case, which remains open. In shooting investigations, detectives typically work to confirm witness statements, review any available surveillance video, collect physical evidence and piece together the timeline before presenting a warrant request.

When a suspect is arrested in one parish and extradition is pending to another, authorities usually coordinate between agencies to move the case forward. That process can take time as records, custody status and court paperwork are completed.

People who want to stay anonymous can contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111, 504-539-3419 or 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppersgno.org.

What the charges mean

An arrest warrant means investigators persuaded a judge there was enough information to take a suspect into custody. It does not itself resolve the case, but it allows police to arrest the person and begin the court process.

Pending extradition means Alexis is being held while authorities arrange for him to be transferred to New Orleans, where the case was filed or will be handled. After that, the next steps usually include booking, a court appearance and formal charging documents if prosecutors proceed.

In a homicide case, prosecutors must still prove the allegations in court. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until a court or jury decides otherwise.

What happens next

The case will move forward once Alexis is extradited to New Orleans. Court dates, charging decisions and any additional filings will determine how the prosecution proceeds from there.

Police have said the investigation remains active, and anyone with information can still contact detectives or submit an anonymous tip through Crimestoppers.

Have information on a crime? Contact local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).