UPDATE: Gordon “Silk” Johnson (DOB: 12-15-1964) was arrested without incident on August 2, 2019 in connection with this incident.
ORIGINAL RELEASE: The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Gordon “Silk” Johnson (DOB: 12-15-1964) in the investigation of an aggravated battery by cutting on August 1, 2019 at the intersection of Downman and Dwyer roads.
Through investigation, NOPD Seventh District detectives determined that at approximately 7:26 p.m., Johnson allegedly approached the victim while the victim was seated in a vehicle and asked for money. When the victim refused and exited the vehicle, Johnson then allegedly stabbed the victim with a brown-handled knife and then fled on foot.
When located, Johnson will be arrested for aggravated battery by cutting.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Gordon “Silk” Johnson is asked to contact NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070, or call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.