The NOPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect believed to be responsible for a simple battery that occurred in the 400 block of Bourbon Street on January 18, 2019.
At about 9:53 p.m., the pictured subject allegedly struck the victim from behind, knocking the victim unconscious. The victim subsequently fell to the ground, striking his head on the concrete. The victim is listed in critical condition at an area hospital from injuries believed to have been sustained in this the incident.
Anyone with information on the pictured suspect or this incident is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.