re: Kenner gas station clerk executed in armed robbery

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On Dec. 3, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Lamonte Loggins for the crime.

According to a release, investigators with the U.S. Marshals New Orleans Task Force, working with the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force in Memphis, gained information that the fugitive was in a home in the 800 block of Kippley in Memphis.

The Task Force, Shelby County Fugitive Apprehension Team and members of the Multi-Agency Gang Unit went to that residence and took Loggins into custody without incident around midnight on Dec. 8.

At the time, he awaits extradition at the Shelby County Jail, the release said.

“Swift action by multiple agencies has led to a satisfying conclusion in this case,” Miller said.

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Eric Rodgers was wanted out of Louisiana for the Nov. 30 shooting death of Abd Del Ghader Sylla during a gas station robbery.

On Dec. 8 a warrant was issued for Rodgers, according to a release from the U.S. Marshals.

Authorities previously arrested another suspect, Lamonte Loggins, in connection with the crime Tuesday night in Memphis.

Investigators tracked Rodgers to a home in the 400 block of Loraine Road in Memphis.

Officers from multiple agencies surrounded the residence, according to the release.

Rodgers attempted to escape out the back door, but surrendered when he realized he could not escape.

Rodgers is awaiting extradition to the Shelby County Jail, according to the release.

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