The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for Kevin Eugene Parker (DOB: 08-03-1995) in connection with an aggravated battery by cutting incident that occurred at the intersection of St. Andrew and Danneel streets on July 20, 2018.

Detectives learned that the victims were inside of a residence preparing to head to a pool when, while obtaining items for the pool, Parker allegedly was outside of the residence brandishing a long machete. When one of the victims opened the front door and attempted to get Parker to leave, Parker allegedly raised the machete in a threatening manner to the victims. The victim who opened the door said he struck Parker with a metal pole he had obtained. During the altercation, the victim said, Parker cut the victim on the arm with the machete and caused a large flesh wound. Parker then reportedly fled the scene on foot on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard.

Through investigation, detectives developed Parker as the perpetrator in this incident and obtained a warrant for his arrest for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of aggravated second degree battery.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Kevin Eugene Parker is asked to contact NOPD Sixth District detectives at 504-658-6060, or call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.