Suspect shot during attempted carjacking in Plum Orchard neighborhood
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The suspect in an attempted carjacking was shot in the Plum Orchard neighborhood on Friday, Jan. 26.
The New Orleans Police Department reported the victim was driving when 23-year-old Johnathan Edwards allegedly pulled on the door handle and told the victim to get out.
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The victim shot Edwards multiple times. An ambulance arrived at the scene and took him to a hospital for treatment.
According to the NOPD, Edwards will be arrested and charged with first-degree robbery once he’s released.
The victim is not facing any charges.
Anyone with further information can call Seventh District detectives at (504)-658-6070.
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