Watchdog credits NOPDs major updates to increased use of technology [Video]

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – In a press briefing Wednesday and multiple releases Wednesday and Thursday, the New Orleans Police Department shared major updates on several violent crime investigations.

Police announced the arrests of two suspects in the mass shooting near the Nine Times Second Line parade that left 10 people injured on Nov. 19.

Alex Harris is accused in the Nine Times second line mass shooting that injured 10 people, including himself.(OPSO)

Tavi Roach was arrested in connection with a mass shooting at the Nine Times second line parade. He faces charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm.(OPSO)

Surveillance video was released showing a suspect turning a corner and opening fire in the Dec. 15 quadruple shooting on Franklin Avenue, which left two people dead and two others injured.

Suspect photos were released in connection with the Nov. 30 shooting on Bourbon Street that injured a 15-year-old boy during Bayou Classic weekend.

Police say Pictured Suspect #1 shot a 15-year-old after a fight on Bourbon Street during Bayou Classic weekend. …