February 8, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Double Murder Investigation
New Orleans, La., -- This evening, members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the murder of two men, ages 25 and 22-years of age. The 25-year-old local man has been identified as Larmondo Allen. The other victim was identified as 22-year-old Edward Taylor. The offense occurred shortly before 11:00 p.m., at 2339 Martin Luther King Boulevard (Guste Public Housing Development).
According to investigators, COPS officers were patrolling the development and heard several gunshots and later found the men in the development. Taylor was observed lying in the courtyard, suffering apparent multiple gunshot wounds to the head and body. Allen was seen lying, a short distance away from the first victim, on a concrete stairway and near the second floor balcony. He suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Both men were pronounced dead on the scene.
Both men were convicted felons, Taylor had a Second Degree Murder Warrant for his arrest in connection with the January 7, 2003 murder of 26-year-old Aaron Jones who was killed in the 1500 block of Bienville Street. The NOPD aired his photograph on January 14, 2004 in connection with this case.
Allen also has previous arrests, and in May of 2003 he was arrested on two (2) counts of attempted murder and one count of First Degree Murder. In December and October of 1999, he was arrested on two separate First Degree Murder cases.
Investigators are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) involved in this shooting incident, as well as a motive. COPS District Homicide Detective Carlton Lawless is in charge of the investigation. Crimestoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Citizens with information that help solve this case are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867). Callers do not have to give their name or testify in court to receive the reward.
Police Log
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
New Orleans most wanted: Suspect sought for murder
(March 1, 2004) The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 21-year-old Twdarryl Toney, wanted for the February 8th murder of 25-year-old Larmondo Allen and 22-year-old Edward Taylor. The offense occurred shortly before 11:00 p.m., in the 2300 of Martin Luther King Boulevard.