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NOPD officers are searching for the pictured subject after his alleged involvement in an aggravated battery incident that occurred in the Eighth District.
On Friday, February 22, 2019, at or around 11:30 p.m., the above pictured suspect was involved in an altercation that turned physical. The suspect struck the victim in the head with a gun, apparently at this time the firearm discharged. The suspect then fled eastbound on Bourbon Street, towards Canal Street.
The subject is described as a black male, wearing purple shirt, black pants and black shoes.
Anyone that can help identify and locate the pictured subject should notify Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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