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Suspect Sought in NOPD Investigation of Eighth District Battery Incident

by Aaron E. Looney

August 29, 2022

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Eighth District

Suspect Sought in NOPD Investigation of Eighth District Battery Incident

The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in the investigation of a battery incident on August 25, 2022, in the 500 block of Canal Street.

At about 2:35 p.m. on August 25, the pictured unknown black male reportedly ran behind the victim and struck the victim to the rear of the head, causing the victim to fall to the ground. Due to the fall, the victim suffered a broken arm. The unknown subject then allegedly kicked the victim in the head with his right foot several time before fleeing the scene.

Anyone with additional information on this incident or with any identifying information on the suspect is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.