Dominique Antoine Jones, 40, was shot dead in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 19, 2024, on Werner Drive in the Plum Orchard neighborhood of New Orleans. Officers and EMS responded after a call at about 6:30 a.m.; Jones was found on the street in front of a residence with at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The New Orleans Police Department has classified the death as a homicide and is investigating. Detectives canvassed the area and have identified two people they describe as persons of interest; the department says they are not currently wanted as suspects but wants to speak with them. No arrests or suspect names have been released.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the whereabouts of the persons of interest is asked to contact the NOPD Homicide Division or Crimestoppers.