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NEW ORLEANS – On Tuesday, the NOPD announced the arrest of a suspect accused in a Third District shooting.

On December 28, officers responded to a shooting in the 1800 block of Rapides Drive. Upon arrival officers found the victim with a gunshot wound to the arm.

Through the course of the investigation, officers developed 24-year-old Waren Anderson as the subject accused in the shooting.

Anderson was arrested at his home. While there, officers conducted a search of the residence. During the search, officers located a Taurus .45mm handgun, believed to be the weapon used in the shooting. An AK-47 and 14 grams of marijuana were also discovered in Anderson’s residence.

Anderson faces the following charges:

  • Aggravated battery by shooting
  • Possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance: Schedule 1 narcotic, marijuana over 14 grams
  • Illegal possession of a firearm while in possession of over 14 grams of narcotics

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact Third District Detective Christopher Barbé at 504-658-5493 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 and toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.