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Suspect Wanted in Aggravated Assault Incident on Symmes Avenue

by Danielle B. Miller

March 6, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Seventh District

Suspect Wanted in Aggravated Assault Incident on Symmes Avenue

The NOPD is seeking assistance from the public in locating Charles Washington (DOB: 08-23-1988), who is wanted for his involvement in an aggravated assault incident in the Seventh District.

The incident happened on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at or about 12 a.m. The victim told police she and Washington were involved in a verbal altercation in the 7800 block of Symmes Avenue.

During the altercation Washington brandished a black handgun and began firing shots at the victim. One of the projectiles struck an occupied residence in the area.

Washington fled the scene in a black 2000 Lexus SUV bearing Louisiana license plate 558BYO.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. 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.