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Police are investigating a similar incident that occurred just around the corner, in the
800 block of Touro Street, on Friday about 12:30 a.m.
In that incident, a man walking in the street was approached by two men who appeared to be in their early 20s, one of whom pointed a shotgun at the pedestrian. The two assailants hit the man three times, but the victim was able to escape without giving up his property, although he suffered minor injuries, police said.
The gunman in that incident was described as 5 feet, 8 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a medium build and a dark complexion. He was wearing dark clothing. The other attacker was described as being about 5 feet, 6 inches tall with a medium build and bushy hair. He was wearing a light-colored shirt.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact NOPD 8th District Detective Michael Flores at 504.658.6707 or
MFlores@nola.gov. Citizens with tips can also call CrimeStoppers at 504.822.1111.