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New Orleans officer fatally shoots man ramming car into homes, police say New Orleans officer fatally shoots man ramming car into homes, police say
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Police in New Orleans said Saturday that one of their officers shot and killed a suspect who was ramming his car into other cars and homes. Police in New Orleans said on Saturday that one of their officers shot and killed a suspect who was ramming his car into other cars and homes.
Police reported the shooting around 9.30am Saturday and announced a half-hour later that the suspect had died at the scene. Police reported the shooting around 9.30am on Saturday and announced a half-hour later that the suspect had died at the scene.
The shooting happened in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward neighborhood. No other injuries were reported. The shooting happened in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood. No other injuries were reported.
Police spokesman Tyler Gamble said it was not yet clear whether the man who died was armed. His identity was not released. The name of the officer has also not been released.Police spokesman Tyler Gamble said it was not yet clear whether the man who died was armed. His identity was not released. The name of the officer has also not been released.