The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying a suspect sought in the investigation of an aggravated battery by shooting and an armed robbery that occurred in the 1200 block of North Claiborne Avenue on January 5, 2019.
At approximately 2:20 a.m., the pictured subject reportedly approached the victim, aimed a gun at him and demanded money. The perpetrator then allegedly shot the victim before a fight for control of the gun ensued. The victim was then reportedly shot an additional time. The perpetrator was possibly shot as well, before allegedly making his escape in a waiting vehicle.
Anyone with information on this incident or the pictured suspect is asked to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.