Police: Officer shoots at Algiers man after he draws weapon

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Posted on May 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Updated Tuesday, May 8 at 12:51 PM

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NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans police officer fired his weapon at a man around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning near Lamarque and Thayer Streets in Algiers.

The man pulled a gun, then the officer drew his weapon and fired at the suspect, but did not hit him, police said.

The 21-year-old man, who had two outstanding warrants, was taken into custody.

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