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Suspect Sought by NOPD in First District Shooting Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

April 20, 2023

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, First District

Suspect Sought by NOPD in First District Shooting Investigation

The NOPD is requesting assistance in locating and identifying a suspect in the ongoing investigation of a shooting that occurred on April 2, 2023, in the 2400 block of Saint Louis Street.

At about 7:27 p.m., the pictured unknown black male was allegedly seen firing shots into a crowd of people at the location during an event. The subject was then seen fleeing the scene on foot.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is urged to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

 

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.