NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police are looking for a man seen in surveillance video firing a pistol during a gunfight in the middle of the French Quarter Sunday morning, as well as two “persons of interest” wanted for questioning about the shooting.
The NOPD shared photos of the three men, including an unknown black man wearing all black, who was later seen on security video firing a gun.
Police say the suspect was also seen walking with the two other individuals who are now wanted for questioning.
Five people were wounded around 3 a.m. near Bourbon and Orleans streets after an argument broke out between two people in the middle of the city’s tourism center. One person was detained at the scene.
NOPD Chief Shaun Ferguson later said that the person who was detained was involved in a shootout on the busy tourist-heavy street with the man they are trying to locate.
Police have also identified another man, 29-year-old Kareem Carter, who is also wanted for his involvement in the shooting. Carter is wanted on charges of aggravated battery by shooting, illegal carrying of a firearm by a convicted felon, and obstruction of justice.
Anyone with information about this shooting or the whereabouts of the persons of interest is asked to call the NOPD detectives at 504-658-6080. They can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
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