New Orleans Police are asking the public to be on the look out (BOLO) for
Kyren Washington.
The 17-year old is wanted on suspicion of carjacking and attempted murder stemming from an incident November 15th on Monroe Street near the intersection of Green and Hickory Streets.
During the incident, the victim reportedly grabbed hold of her vehicle’s steering wheel and, while doing so, the suspect began to drive off at a high rate of speed.
The victim fell to the ground and was rolled over by one of the vehicle’s tires, causing her to be hospitalized with multiple serious injuries.
Through further investigation, NOPD Second District detectives positively identified Washington as the perpetrator of this incident.
An arrest warrant was obtained for Washington on one charge each of attempted second-degree murder and carjacking.
Anyone with additional information on Kyren Washington’s whereabouts or additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Second District detectives at 504-658-6020 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.
