The New Orleans Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting.
The shooting happened on Oct. 26 in the 2900 block of Florida Avenue.
According to police, officers arrested A’Mar King Charles Merino in connection with the shooting.
He is facing charges of second-degree murder and additional charges related to his flight and possession of a stolen firearm during his arrest.
Merino was arrested on Monday in the 3700 block of Ursula Spencer Way. He was taken to the Orleans Parish Justice Center for booking.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide detectives at 504-658-5300. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111, 504-539-3419, or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online at https://www.crimestoppersgno.org
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