NEW ORLEANS — The mother of New Orleans Criminal Court Judge Robin Pittman was shot and critically wounded Thursday near her home in eastern New Orleans, the apparent victim of stray bullets.
A statement was issued on behalf of Judge Pittman's family Friday afternoon.
"While the family is devastated at what this journey will now mean for them, they remain prayerful for their loved one. For now, they ask for privacy and prayers for their family.
They also asked anyone with information please contact Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or NOPD 7th District Investigators at 504-658-6070.
Officials in the criminal justice community were also reeling Friday at the news that the judge’s mother underwent emergency surgery after suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
“Our prayers are with Judge Pittman and her family during this difficult time,” Chief Judge Karen Herman said Friday morning.
The victim was driving in the 5900 block of Babylon St. in eastern New Orleans at about 6:30 p.m. when she was shot, according to information from the New Orleans Police Department.
The police department’s overnight summary of major crimes stated, “Victim was traveling in the area when she sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Victim transported to hospital by EMS.”
As word began to spread Friday morning that the victim was Judge Pittman’s mother, officials privately expressed shock and dismay.
The police department has not released any additional information about the shooting, but it appears the judge’s mother was a random and innocent victim who was just passing along Babylon Street near Dorian Street when shooting broke out, catching her in the crossfire.
