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NOPD Identifies Wanted Suspect in Seventh District Shooting Investigation

by Aaron E. Looney

May 25, 2023

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Criminal Damage, Seventh District

NOPD Identifies Wanted Suspect in Seventh District Shooting Investigation

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Omar Anthony White (pictured, black male, DOB: 10-06-2003) in the investigation of a shooting that occurred on May 24, 2023, in the 7600 block of Symmes Avenue.

At about 8:50 p.m., a shooting occurred at the listed location. Through investigation, NOPD Seventh District detectives have developed and positively identified White as the perpetrator in this incident.

White is wanted on one count of aggravated second-degree battery and on three counts of simple criminal damage to property.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is urged to contact NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.

 

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.