Serial burglar gets in gunfight with officer and loses

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The NOPD on Friday (Nov. 22) released body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Oct. 10 in the 1200 block of State Street.

Officers responded to a residential burglary call at approximately 5:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered firearms had been stolen and located the suspect, later identified as Dwayne Brown, 63, hiding in nearby bushes.

Brown fled when officers approached, sparking an extensive search.

The suspect was first found hiding under a residence in the 6000 block of Perrier Street. Officers attempted to apprehend him using physical force and a taser but were unsuccessful.

Moments later, an officer located Brown in the 6000 block of Prytania Street, where a physical altercation ensued.

During the struggle, Brown allegedly seized items from the officer’s duty belt, including a taser and flashlight, and struck the officer.