FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Detective Brian McGregor

Email: bmcgregor@kennerpd.com

Office: (504) 712-2252

Date: September 15, 2008

Kenner Police Investigate Homicide

Kenner - On Sunday, September 14, 2008, at approximately 0413 hours, Kenner Police officers responded to an attempted armed robbery / shooting outside 2516 Idaho Avenue, Kenner, Louisiana. Upon arrival, officers found one victim, who is being identified by friends as Miguel Vasquez, 35, of 2516 Idaho Avenue, Kenner, with several gunshots. A preliminary investigation revealed that two black males rushed Vasquez and a second victim in the rear alleyway of 2516 Idaho Avenue, demanding money. One of the black males was armed with an unknown caliber handgun. Both victims attempted to runaway from the robbery, when guns shots were fired striking Vasquez. Vasquez was transported to University Hospital where his death was later pronounced.

According to friends, it was believed that Vasquez, a migrant worker from Mexico, was in the United States illegally. Kenner Police are attempting to locate family members in reference to this incident. Chief Steve Caraway urges anyone with information concerning this incident, to call the Kenner Police Department at (504) 712-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

Detective Brian McGregor is in charge of the investigation.

-KPD-

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