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Manhunt on for identified suspect in Canal Street triple shooting, NOPD reports

According to investigators, at about 1:53 p.m. on Thursday Donnell Beard was in the 800 block of Canal Street when he opened fire on a crowd of people.

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police are asking for the public's help with finding a man wanted for a triple shooting on Canal Street.

Donnell Beard is wanted on three counts of attempted murder and the illegal use of a dangerous weapon.

According to investigators, at about 1:53 p.m. on Thursday, Donnell Beard was in the 800 block of Canal Street when he opened fire on a crowd of people. The gunfire wounded three people. Police say Beard's last known address is the 1800 block of Wagner Street, and that a warrant is issued for his arrest.

Anyone with information about the crime or the wanted subject is asked to call Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080 or to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 anonymously.

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