Mother's Day second-line shooting suspect is named, sought
NOLA.COM
One suspect in the Mother's Day second-line shooting that injured 19 people, including two 10-year-olds, has been identified by the New Orleans Police Department.
Akein Scott, 19, is being sought by the NOPD in connection with the shocking shooting that has shaken the New Orleans community.
NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas said Monday night that police have
searched two Frenchmen Street locations -- both blocks away from the
shooting site -- plus building in the 3600 block of North Roman Street
for Scott.
"Akein Scott needs to do the right thing, and turn himself in,"
Serpas said. "What happened yesterday was an atrocity, and we want to
make sure that everyone who took part in that violence faces
consequences of the criminal justice system."
Serpas said Scott
has previous arrests on charges of possession of firearms, possession of
narcotics and resisting arrest. There was no information on the
disposition of those charges.
Serpas said there has been "an
incredible response" from the Crimestoppers tip line, and credited
detectives for their hard work.
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