The NOPD has arrested Edwardnisha Raiford (DOB: 09/27/93) for her role in a fight that left a 9-month-old baby injured.

The incident happened Monday (Sept. 19) afternoon at the intersection of Mandeville and North Derbigny Streets. Based on the investigation, officers learned that a fight had occurred between two groups of individuals at the location. During the altercation, members of one of the groups brandished knives and another from the same group fired gunshots.

A total of four victims suffered non-life threatening injuries from the knives. The victims included three females, including a 9-month-old baby and one male. No injuries were reported from the gunfire in the incident.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives were able to identify Raiford as the person responsible for injuring the baby. Officers arrested her around 1 p.m. today in the 1700 block of Mandeville Street. Raiford told detectives she was targeting an unknown female holding the baby but mistakenly hit the baby with a knife.

Investigation into the incident is on-going. Detectives are working to identify additional perpetrators. 

A photo of Edwardnisha Raiford (DOB: 09/27/93) can be seen below. She is being charged with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.