New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying a suspect wanted for armed robbery and aggravated battery by shooting.
According to investigators, shortly after 7:50 a.m. today (10/23/24) in the 4400 block of Banks Street the pictured suspect approached the victim, who was in her halted automobile. During the robbery, the suspect fired a handgun through the driver's window, wounding the driver. The suspect then fled on foot. The victim was transported to hospital via New Orleans EMS.
The suspect was described as being a Black male, medium build, wearing a black hoodie (with an unknown white-color design on the front), and light blue basketball-type shorts.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. If spotted citizens should call police and not try to interact with the suspect.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Third District detectives at 504-658-6030 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.