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September 2, 2010

Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery and Aggravated Battery by Shooting

New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating and identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that took place on August 13, 2010, at approximately 10:50 P.M., in the 4200 block of Old Gentilly Road (Motel 6).

According to investigators, the victims were by a friend’s truck located in the motel parking lot, when the two suspects entered the parking lot through a broken gate and one suspect approached them. The suspect then produced a handgun and demanded money, at which time one victim was shot in the back and fell to the ground. The second victim was then robbed and the suspects fled the scene. The second suspect remained by the gate during the incident, but fled with the other suspect after the crime was committed.

The suspects are described as follows:   

Perpetrator #1:  African American male, approximately 6’0”, short black hair, medium build and with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a dark blue shirt and black pants. He was armed with a black semi automatic handgun.

Perpetrator #2:  African American male, medium to heavy build, approximately 5’7” and wearing a red bandana covering his face.

Currently, investigators are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the persons involved in this incident.  Third District Detective Christopher Laborde is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 658-6178.  Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867).  You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the responsible person. You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the cash reward.

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Officer Janssen Valencia