Harahan Police have arrested a 15-year-old teen who reportedly carjacked a vehicle while allegedly armed with a stolen gun.
It happened on Saturday. The victim says the teen jumped from a black SUV and held up the owner of a car with the gun on Hickory Avenue near the intersection with Dock Street.
While making his getaway, the teen also allegedly ran over the owner of the car.
Officers responding to the scene spotted the car and gave chase.
While trying to evade police the teen reportedly lost control of the car and crashed near Jefferson Highway and St. George Avenue.
Both the suspect and the victim were taken to a hospital with injuries.
Police say they also recovered the gun used in the crime.
Officers indicated the fire arm was reported stolen in New Orleans.
Harahan’s Mayor Tim Baudier issued a statement following the confrontation and arrest:
“While we will not comment on the specifics of the reprehensible events that took place late this afternoon on Hickory Avenue, we will remind the citizens of the efforts by the Harahan Police and City of Harahan to combat the increase in criminal activity in our region… Witnessing what has been taking place over the past year, we have anticipated this type of activity creeping towards our city. Working with Police leadership and our law enforcement officers, we have been preparing for a moment like this.”
Anyone who witnessed the event and may have additional information is urged to contact Harahan Police.
