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.