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NOPD Identifies Suspect Wanted in Eighth District Negligent Injuring

by Aaron E. Looney

May 9, 2022

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Eighth District

NOPD Identifies Suspect Wanted in Eighth District Negligent Injuring

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Joshua Bass (pictured, black male, DOB: 01-19-1977) in the investigation of an incident on May 4, 2022, at the intersection of Governor Nicholls and Decatur streets.

Through investigation, NOPD Eighth District detectives determined that the victim was a member of a cleaning crew contracted to pressure wash the area. Detectives also determined that another member of the cleaning crew, identified as Bass, as the perpetrator who negligently shot the victim while firing his gun at an unknown person.

An arrest warrant has been obtained for Bass on charges of illegal discharge of a firearm, negligent injuring and obstruction of justice.

Anyone with additional information on this incident or on Bass’ whereabouts is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.