The NOPD has arrested Shawnnika Smith, black female DOB: 12-07-1992, in connection with an attempted second degree murder by shooting on Bourbon Street early yesterday (October 7, 2023).

According to investigators, Smith was at the intersection of Bourbon and Toulouse Streets around 6:00 a.m. on the date, when she allegedly produced a firearm and shot a male several times in the chest.  The victim remains in critical condition.  Two other victims were also struck in the legs by the gunfire.

Through investigation, Eighth District detectives positively identified Smith as the shooter and obtained a warrant for her arrest.  She was taken into custody last evening with the help of officers from the Special Operations Division.  Smith was found to be in a possession of a 9mm pistol.

She has been charged with attempted second degree homicide, two counts of aggravated second degree battery, aggravated assault with a firearm and illegal discharge of a firearm.

Smith was booked on these charges and transported to the Orleans Parish Justice Center.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at (504) 658-6080 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.

All persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.

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