The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Reuel Yehuda (pictured, black male, DOB: 10-05-1984) in the investigation of an aggravated battery by cutting incident on August 16 in the 2200 block of Esplanade Avenue.
Through Investigation, NOPD First District detectives determined that at approximately 3:20 a.m., the pictured suspect approached the victim as he stood at a bus stop, removed a silver object from his person and attacked the victim, causing serious injury. The victim was transported to the hospital via EMS.
As the investigation progressed, detectives developed and positively identified Yehuda as the perpetrator in this incident. An arrest warrant was obtained for one count of aggravated second-degree battery.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.