Cops have booked a man in a pair of attacks that left victims with severe burns.
"New Orleans Police have arrested a suspect wanted for two separate arson attacks on individual victims," according to a news release.
Investigators did not say why 32-year-old Allen Harris allegedly set the victims on fire.
NOPD released the following details:
- On August 3, 2026 in the 1900 block of North Roman Street the suspect doused the adult male victim with a flammable liquid and ignited the liquid, causing serious burns.
- On August 8, 2026 in the 1600 block of Elysian Fields Avenue the suspect doused the adult male victim with a flammable liquid and ignited the liquid, causing serious burns.
The investigation included ATF agents.
Harris faces two counts of attempted murder.
"Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting: https://www.crimestoppersgno.org."
