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WANTED: NOPD Identifies Suspect in Eighth District Shooting

by Aaron E. Looney

October 31, 2018

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Eighth District

WANTED: NOPD Identifies Suspect in Eighth District Shooting

The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for James Morman (DOB: 09-13-1991) in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on October 26, 2018 at the intersection of Chartres and Governor Nicholls streets in which a 25-year-old male victim sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Through investigation, detectives developed and positively identified Morman as the perpetrator and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

When located, Morman will be arrested for second-degree aggravated battery by shooting and felon in possession of a firearm. Morman is additionally wanted for violating parole.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of James Morman is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.