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NOPD Seeking Vehicle of Interest in Third District Shooting Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

May 26, 2022

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Third District

NOPD Seeking Vehicle of Interest in Third District Shooting Investigation

The NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle of interest and its occupant(s) at the time of the commission of an aggravated battery by shooting on May 25, 2022, at the intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Venus Street.

At about 5:33 p.m., NOPD Third District officers responded to the location and found a male gunshot wound victim inside of a vehicle that had crashed into a tree. The victim was transported via EMS to a local hospital for treatment.

The pictured blue truck, possibly a Toyota Tacoma, was seen in the area at the time of the incident and is believed to be involved.

Anyone with additional information on this incident, the pictured vehicle of interest and its occupant(s) is asked to contact NOPD Third District detectives at 504-658-6030 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.