A man who was shot while struggling with a gunman who tried to rob him outside a 7th Ward home died from his injuries Wednesday (June 19), according to Orleans Parish Coroner’s office.
Carl Batiste, 56, died nearly three weeks after police say an armed person approached him and another 55-year-old man while they were sitting on a porch in the 1400 block of North Villere Street on May 31. After the gunman demanded their belongings, the two men struggled with the gunman over the handgun and both men were struck, police said.
Both men were taken to a hospital in an ambulance, according to an initial police report. The other man’s current condition was not immediately known.
Police are looking for Kenshawn King, 37, in connection to the armed robbery and shootings. He was originally wanted for two counts of attempted first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery, police said in a statement released June 11.
Police identified King “as one of the perpetrators” in the attempted robbery and shootings after an investigation, according to the release. It was not immediately clear whether NOPD is investigating additional suspects in the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of King should contact First District detectives at 504-658-6010. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
2 shot during armed robbery in the 7th Ward: NOPD
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