Daniel Christiana (DOB: 09-21-2000) has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder incident that occurred on December 1, 2018 in the 400 block of Lakeshore Parkway.

At about 1:17 a.m., Christiana and an unidentified white male reportedly arrived unexpectedly at the victims’ residence in the 400 block of Lakeshore Parkway, held the victims at gunpoint and demanded their money. Christiana allegedly struck one of the victims on the head with a pistol and followed him into his residence, and forced another victim inside while firing additional gunshots into a bedroom door where the victim was hiding.

As investigation into the incident progressed, detectives were able to positively identify Christiana as one of the perpetrators and obtain a warrant for his arrest.

Just before 2:00 a.m. on December 3, 2018, police in Gonzales, La. arrested Christiana after he was located at a halfway house there. NOPD was informed of the arrest.

Christiana is charged with attempted first degree murder, attempted armed robbery with a gun, aggravated second degree battery, aggravated burglar and illegal discharge of a firearm in connection wih this incident.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact NOPD Third District detectives at 504-658-6030.