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Suspect Arrested for Illegal Discharge of a Firearm

by Danielle B. Miller

February 22, 2018

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Seventh District

Suspect Arrested for Illegal Discharge of a Firearm

Officers in the Seventh District arrested Gimoh Sheard (DOB: 04-25-1973) on Tuesday, (Feb. 20) for illegal discharge of a firearm.

While investigating a call of shots fired in the 7600 block of Pineridge Street, officers heard several gunshots coming from the intersection of Morrison Road and Pineridge Street. Upon arrival, Sheard was found to be in possession of a concealed semi-automatic handgun.

Sheard was arrested for illegal use of a weapon and illegal possession of a firearm by a felon. Sheard was transported to central lockup and booked accordingly.

Anyone with any additional information on Sheard should contact any Seventh District officer at 504-658-6070. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.