The scene is still active, according to NOPD spokesman Beau Tidwell.
A New Orleans police officer was shot early Friday (Oct. 16) in the 6800 block of Cindy Place in New Orleans East, according to the NOPD.
The scene near an apartment complex was still active as of 1:30 a.m., according to NOPD spokesman Beau Tidwell. There was a massive law enforcement presence.
There was no information on the officer’s condition, Tidwell said.
Police reported an “officer in danger” call about 12:30 a.m.
A woman who identified herself only as Cassie, said she and her neighbors had to evacuate their nearby apartment building early Friday. She said officers went around knocking on doors and ushered residents out of the building.
“I don’t know what’s going on,” she said, but she saw officers congregated outside of a neighbor’s door.
“It’s scary,” she said. “It has to be serious.
Interstate 10 East Service Road was blocked near Cindy Place, with at least a dozen NOPD cars lining the service road near the intersection.
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