The NOPD has arrested Darren Taylor, DOB: 10-01/1983, for attempted second-degree murder moments after a shooting incident in the Sixth District.
On February 22, 2023, Taylor allegedly entered a business in the 2300 block of Tchoupitoulas and fired multiple shots at employees inside. Shortly after, Sixth District officers and detectives were able to locate and apprehend Taylor after a brief foot chase.
He was charged with attempted second degree murder as well as aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated criminal damage to property with a firearm, illegal carrying of a weapon, and illegal use of a weapon.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Sixth District detectives at (504) 658-6060 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.