NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department has asked for the public's assistance in an effort to locate a suspect they believe to be involved in a double shooting in New Orleans East on Thursday.
The NOPD released an image of a man and a vehicle suspected following a shooting of a man and a woman following a verbal altercation in the 4900 block of Alcee Fortier Boulevard before 5 a.m.
Police suspect that an unknown Hispanic man left in a green truck with two ladders attached to the roof.
No word yet as to the status of the victims' conditions.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated once further information becomes available.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Seventh District detectives at 504-658-6070.
Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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