NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department arrested 45-year-old Louis Claiborne, Jr., on Saturday after detectives identified him as the suspect in a drive-by shooting on St. Bernard Avenue the day before.
According to the NOPD, Claiborne allegedly opened fire while approaching the victim in an SUV. The victim, who was standing near a street corner, was hit and taken to the hospital for treatment.
Claiborne was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center on one count each of the following:
- aggravated second-degree battery
- assault by drive-by shooting
- illegal use of weapons
Anyone with additional information on this incident is urged to contact NOPD First District detectives at 504-658-6010 or call Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
*All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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