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NOPD: Officers Shoot Armed Suspect at Canal and Galvez Gas Station, Man in Critical Condition

Police say they fired after observing the suspect point a gun at people at the store.

Overview

  • The shooting happened Oct. 31 at a gas station near Canal Street and North Galvez, according to NOPD.
  • The suspect was identified as 54-year-old Emmanuel Harris and was taken into custody after the incident.
  • An officer first saw Harris armed and allegedly pointing a gun at bystanders, then called for backup from the Special Operations Division.
  • Responding officers saw Harris inside the store with a woman and fired when he appeared to aim the weapon toward her, then provided medical aid.
  • Harris was transported to University Medical Center in critical condition, and police say he is linked to an alleged armed robbery reported earlier on Canal Street.