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Suspect, Person of Interest Sought in Eighth District Aggravated Assault

by Aaron E. Looney

October 12, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Eighth District

Suspect, Person of Interest Sought in Eighth District Aggravated Assault

 The NOPD is seeking to locate two subjects in the investigation of an aggravated assault on September 27, 2021 in the 700 block of South Peters Street.

At about 1:45 a.m., a verbal altercation reportedly ensued between two known victims and the above pictured unknown white male subject. During that altercation, the perpetrator allegedly removed a firearm from his shorts pocket and pointed it at the victims.  As the victims were retreating, the perpetrator was said to have fired one shot into the air.

The pictured unknown white female behind the suspect is sought for questioning as a person of interest in this incident. 

Anyone with additional information on this incident 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.