Upon arrival, officers located a male victim, Michael Otkins II, 20 years old from Tickfaw, in a vehicle suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the upper body.
On February 19, the Hammond Police Department responded to a shooting in the 800 block of East Merry Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim, Michael Otkins II, 20 years old from Tickfaw, in a vehicle suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the upper body. HPD, Hammond Fire Department, and Acadian Ambulance rendered aid, and the male victim was transported to North Oaks Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives obtained arrest warrants for Kareem Gatlin for Second Degree Murder and other charges. Hammond Police is asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Chase Zaffuto (985-277-5740 or zaffuto_cb@hammond.org) or Detective Ronney Domiano (985-277-5739 or domiano_rj@hammond.org) or by calling Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1-800-554-JAIL (5245). Be a part of the solution and you may be eligible for a cash reward.
