The NOPD is seeking assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in the investigation of an aggravated battery by cutting incident that occurred on July 23, 2023, at the intersection of North Claiborne and Ursulines avenues.
In this incident, the victim and pictured suspect were reportedly involved in a verbal altercation which became physical. The suspect then allegedly struck victim in the arm with a machete. The victim was transported to a local hospital via EMS and the suspect fled the scene.
The suspect is described as an unknown black male with a light complexion, thin build and long hair. The suspect reportedly goes by the nickname of “Furly”.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information on this incident or on the pictured suspect is urged to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
