One man was killed in an incident that began as an auto theft stop, according to police, and quickly turned into a rolling gun battle. Two suspects escaped. A Louisiana State Police trooper was shot in the elbow.
Victim's Name: Bernie Porche
Agency Responsible: New Orleans Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 37
Race: Black
Date of Death: August 21, 2016
County: Orleans
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Geography: Urban