New Orleans Police seek suspect wanted in connection to shooting on Canal Street

New Orleans Police are asking the public’s help with identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting on Canal Street that injured two males earlier this month.

The shooting occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on Dec. 12. in the 500 block of Canal Street, according to New Orleans Police.

Before police arrived, the males were reportedly fighting just before the shooting.

Police on Tuesday released surveillance camera footage of the alleged suspect, who fled the scene in a midnight blue Lexus sedan during the incident, according to NOPD.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous callers can contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 877-903-7867.