All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for questioning in connection to a shooting that took place on Tuesday (Nov. 27th).

Lemar Peters, pictured above, is considered a person of interest for a shooting that occurred in the 600 block of Norman C. Francis Parkway. Details from the NOPD’s Major Offense Log indicate the suspect fired shows into the vehicle of a 25-year-old man, sending him to the hospital. Details regarding the suspect were not available.

Peters is NOT wanted as a suspect in this incident. Detectives believe he could have critical information in the case and only wish to speak to him.

Anyone with information as to his whereabouts or with any other information about this incident is asked to call First District Detectives at 504-658-6010 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.