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The New Orleans Police Department pleaded with the community to help them combat juvenile crime. New Orleans Police Superintendent gave an emotional statement, saying he was disgusted. According to the NOPD, officers responded to a call reporting of a suspicious person. The call changed to a report of shots fired shortly after. NOPD confirmed that the shooting death involved a couple who heard a juvenile allegedly going through their car. When they went out to inspect the car, the juvenile was trapped inside and allegedly opened fire, killing one, and injuring another.Superintendent Ferguson said that police believe while the 17-year-old suspect was trapped in the car, a getaway car drove up and ordered the teen to shoot. Law enforcement sources confirmed to WDSU that the suspect was identified as Emanuel Pipkins. He was charged with second-degree murder. Police said when they arrived on the scene, they found a woman with multiple gunshot wounds and a man with a gunshot wound to the arm. Both were taken to an area hospital, where the woman later died from her injuries, according to the NOPD. Ferguson said there was an exchange of gunfire, injuring the teenage suspect. The 17-year-old arrived at a different hospital where he was later taken into custody. Ferguson said because the suspect is 17, he could be charged as an adult in connection with the shooting.According to Ferguson, the teen was arrested and released one month ago, and that there is a reoccurring problem with juvenile crime involving repeat offenders. According to Ferguson, the NOPD is doing everything they can to combat the uptick in juvenile crime, but begged parents to hold their children accountable for their behavior. Mayor LaToya Cantrell discusses resources that the city has been working on for months to prepare for the summer when children are out of school. Cantrell said she is meeting with criminal court judges today to discuss what they can do to have a united front to implement policies regarding public safety when it comes to juvenile crime. She said she is prepared to call for greater accountability. Cantrell said she plans on enforcing a summer curfew and is working to create safe spaces for children to go during the summer when their parents aren't home.