On the evening of May 6, 2018, a burst of gunfire in the 9500 block of Dinkins Street in New Orleans East left 40-year-old Vinh Nguyen fatally wounded. Emergency responders were called but Nguyen died of his injuries. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from what they believe was a drug transaction that turned violent.

The New Orleans Police Department identified Jonathan Obando as a suspect and obtained a warrant charging him with one count of second-degree murder. Further specifics about the alleged drug deal, the motive, and any connection between Nguyen and Obando have not been released.

Anyone with information about that night or the people involved is asked to come forward.