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Subject Wanted for Stabbing Incident in the First District

by Paris Holmes

June 29, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, First District

Subject Wanted for Stabbing Incident in the First District

NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Malik Scott (pictured; DOB:10/10/1975) who is wanted for an aggravated battery by cutting incident that occurred on June 27, 2021. 

At around 10:14 p.m., Scott and the victim were involved in an altercation in the 1200 block of North Claiborne Avenue.  At some point, Scott reportedly pulled out a sharp object, possibly a knife, and stabbed the victim.  The victim was transported the hospital and is listed in critical condition. 

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Scott is asked to contact NOPD First District officers or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.