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A joint investigation conducted by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) led to a fatal shooting of a suspect at the Lumiere apartment complex in Metairie. Sheriff Joe Lopinto provided an update on the incident that took place on Tuesday.
The NOPD and JPSO had been working together to locate a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in New Orleans. The suspect, who had prior charges related to drugs, firearms, and stolen vehicles, was believed to be residing with family members at the Lumiere apartment complex. Deputies discovered the vehicle associated with the suspect, unoccupied, in the parking lot.
As a perimeter was established around the apartment complex, the suspect left the apartment and got into the vehicle. Deputies attempted to block the vehicle's path, but the suspect tried to flee, driving towards the police vehicles. In response, a deputy fired shots through the windshield, fatally injuring the suspect on the scene.
Sheriff Lopinto confirmed to the media that no other individuals were injured during the incident. The suspect's specific age and identity have not yet been disclosed, but they are believed to be an adult. The vehicle driven by the suspect was determined to be stolen from New Orleans, further linking them to the shooting under investigation.
While the police presence in the area remains significant due to the ongoing investigation, authorities have reassured residents that there is no active threat. More information regarding the suspect and the charges connected to the New Orleans shooting is expected to be released in the coming days.
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