The NOPD says a French Quarter stabbing was captured on surveillance video. Now, cops are aksing for the public's help in finding the suspect.
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Police say it happened on Monday evening just before 11:00 p.m. in the 500 block of Bourbon Street. According to investigators, a club manager and doorman escorted an angry patron out of the bar. Once outside, the video shows the man becoming agitated. Witnesses told police the man pulled a knife and held it to the bar employee's throat. A struggle ensued between the suspect and the employees, with one of the workers sustaining a non-life-threatening stab wound to the chest.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately, 5’08”- 5’10” tall, with a thin build and approximately 24-28 years of age.
Anyone with information about the incident, or anyone who can identify this suspect, should contact Eighth District Detective Michael Flores at 658-6080 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
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