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NOPD Searching for Vehicle Involved in Fifth District Shooting

by Aaron E. Looney

May 8, 2019

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Fifth District

NOPD Searching for Vehicle Involved in Fifth District Shooting

The NOPD is searching for a vehicle and its occupant(s) believed to have been involved in a shooting that occurred on April 6, 2019 at the intersection of Pleasure and Louisa streets.

At or about 3:50 p.m., NOPD Fifth District officers responded to a reported shooting at the location. Upon investigation, officers discovered two victims were struck by gunfire during the incident and transported to an area hospital via private conveyance.

The pictured vehicle – described as a blue SUV of unknown make or model –  is believed to have been involved in this incident. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident, the pictured vehicle and/or occupant(s) is asked to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050, or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.