Authorities in New Orleans have issued a call for public assistance in tracking down a woman suspected of an aggravated battery by shooting. The New Orleans Police Department is mobilizing community awareness and seeking help to locate and identify the individual behind yesterday incident. According to the NOPD, the attack occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. in the 4400 block of Gawain Drive.
Details regarding the nature of the event were sparse, but the severity was apparent—the NOPD has labeled the suspect armed and dangerous and advises against public engagement. Instead, witnessing citizens should maintain a safe distance and contact the authorities directly. In communication released by NOPD, they stated, "Citizens should not approach the suspect and should call police instead."
The NOPD has not only reached out through official statements but has also extended a digital hand, sharing information through their website. They're coupling the appeal with a snapshot of the suspect, pushing digital eyes to pierce through the net of anonymity that often shrouds perpetrators in the crowded theatre of city life.
For those amongst the populace who hold keys of knowledge to this malicious puzzle, channels are open. The NOPD encourages anyone with information about the crime or the identity of the suspect to contact Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
