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ARRESTED: NOPD Apprehends Suspect Wanted in Aggravated Assault

by Aaron E. Looney

October 17, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Good Police Work, Seventh District

ARRESTED: NOPD Apprehends Suspect Wanted in Aggravated Assault

The NOPD has arrested Kendall Young Jr. (DOB: 08-06-1995) in connection with an aggravated assault incident that occurred in the 7700 block of Scottwood Drive on October 16, 2018.

During the incident, Young is alleged to have pointed a firearm at the victim during a verbal altercation and also to reportedly have threatened to pistol whip the victim.

During the course of the investigation, the firearm was located and determined to be stolen out of Kenner, La. A name check on Young also revealed him to be on parole for armed robbery.

Young was arrested and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center for aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to call NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070.