๐บ๐ธ New Orleans ยท US ยท 10 Oct 2024
NOPD Officer Shoots Burglary Suspect Following Uptown Home Invasion Spree
NEW ORLEANS, La. โ A suspect connected to a series of recent home invasions in the Uptown neighborhood was shot by a New Orleans Police Department officer on October 10, 2024, during a confrontation that has deeply shaken the local community.
According to police reports, NOPD officers responded to reports of a burglary suspect active in the area. Upon locating the suspect, officers engaged the individual, leading to an officer-involved shooting. The suspect was struck by gunfire and subsequently transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. No police officers were injured in the encounter.
Residents in the Uptown neighborhood had been on high alert following a recent rash of home invasions. The shooting and subsequent police response temporarily closed local streets as forensic teams processed the scene. Per department protocol, the NOPD's Public Integrity Bureau is investigating the incident. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the NOPD or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
Sources : wdsu ยท fox8live
