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New Orleans officer shot at while sitting in cruiser

The officer was not injured

By Police1 Staff

NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans officer was shot at Saturday night while in his cruiser, WDSU reported.

The officer, who has not been identified, was sitting in his patrol vehicle while responding to a call of a downed power line when he heard shots. When he turned around, he saw the muzzle of a gun flash. He took cover behind his cruiser.

The gunman fled from the scene.

Investigators have not released information on the suspect.

The officer was not injured and did not return fire.