The NOPD is seeking to locate and identify a suspect in the investigation of an aggravated battery by shooting that occurred on March 6, 2020 in the 2600 block of Cleveland Avenue.
At about 5:20 p.m., the victim reportedly met another suspect at the location to perform a transaction. During that meeting, the pictured suspect arrived on scene armed with a handgun and allegedly shot the victim in the leg. The victim was transported via private conveyance to a hospital and the suspects fled.
Through investigation, the pictured suspect was determined to be the perpetrator who fired at the suspect in this incident. He is described as a black male with a twist hair style, chin strap-style beard and wearing a black sweater with white t-shirt, black jeans and black and white tennis shoes.
Anyone with information on this incident, the pictured suspect or the second suspect is asked to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.