NOPD: Armed car burglar in New Orleans East gives officers the slip

Faculty locked down inside Einstein Charter School nearby
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As of 2:30pm:

The search for the suspect has been called off, without an apprehension. The school lockdown has been lifted. The investigation is ongoing.

As of Noon:

Currently, NOPD Seventh District officers are responding to a call of car burglary and aggravated assault near the intersection of Michoud and LeMans Street after a citizen saw the subject burglarizing their vehicle. 

The subjects fired a gun at the citizen before fleeing on foot. 

Officers have set up a perimeter in the area which is near Einstein Charter School. 

The school is on lockdown, however there is only staff inside of the building (No students). 

An NOPD K-9 Unit is searching for the subject.