Suspects Arrested for Fatal New Orleans Shooting
Authorities have taken two men into custody following a September 3 fatal shooting in the Gentilly Woods neighborhood.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Violence
Police have arrested 32-year-old Kerry Theriot for the murder of 17-year-old Trinity George. Theriot was booked into the Orleans Justice Center following an incident that originated on the 4400 block of Chef Menteur Highway.
Why it matters
The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation of a shooting that required a high-speed vehicle pursuit across the Industrial Canal. Authorities are currently processing the legal status of the two primary suspects involved in the homicide.
Kerry Theriot remains in custody facing a second-degree murder charge, while 23-year-old Robert Rodriguez is held on a $1 million bond. Rodriguez also faces charges of possession of a stolen firearm and marijuana.
The players
Kerry Theriot
He is a 32-year-old suspect currently booked into the Orleans Justice Center on a second-degree murder charge.
Trinity George
She was the 17-year-old victim who died at a hospital following the shooting.
Robert Rodriguez
He is a 23-year-old suspect being held without bond in connection to the homicide.
The details
Police allege the suspects shot the victim on the 4400 block of Chef Menteur Highway before fleeing the scene, prompting state troopers to initiate a pursuit that crossed the Industrial Canal. In addition to the murder charge, Theriot faces outstanding traffic and court capias warrants from Jonesboro, Georgia.
Timeline
Sept. 3, 2026: Trinity George was shot and killed.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026: Kerry Theriot was booked into the Orleans Justice Center.
3 p.m. (Sept. 23, 2026): A court hearing is scheduled to set Theriot's bond.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard procedural framework for homicide prosecution in New Orleans under the Louisiana second-degree murder sentencing guidelines. It reflects the local justice system's process for handling violent crime suspects through immediate booking and bond hearings.
Residents should remain aware of increased police activity following the pursuit that spanned the Industrial Canal. The booking of these suspects concludes a major phase of the investigation into the shooting that disrupted the area surrounding Chef Menteur Highway.
The takeaway
Communities affected by violent crime can monitor official court dockets to track the progression of homicide cases through the justice system. Staying informed about local police booking updates provides insight into the resolution of major criminal investigations.
What happens next
A bond hearing for Kerry Theriot is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, in the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
Further reading
For more information on public safety in the region, visit the New Orleans Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NOLA.
