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November 1, 2010

New Orleans PoliceDepartment- Public Information Office

Suspect Arrested for Aggravated Battery by Shooting in the 3200 block of Prytania Street   

New Orleans-The New Orleans Police Department’s Sixth District Detectives arrested 26-year-old Quinnan Adams, in connection with a shooting that occurred this morning, at about 5:00 A.M., in the 3200 block of Prytania Street.  

According to investigators, officers responded to a call of a “male shot” and upon arrival, officers learned that the victim had been shot in the hand. The 42-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injury and was listed in stable condition.

During the course of the investigation, Detectives identified Quinnan Adams as the person responsible for the shooting and booked him with aggravated battery by shooting.

Arrested:                    26-year–old Quinnan Adams (last known address:

Arrested For:             Aggravated Battery by Shooting.

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Officer Janssen Valencia