Suspect identified in New Orleans playground shooting
NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans police have identified a suspect in a shooting last weekend that wounded 17 people at a playground.
In a statement Friday, police said they are looking for 32-year-old Joseph "Moe" Allen, who is believed to be one of the suspects involved in the Sunday shooting. He will be charged with 17 counts of attempted first degree murder once he is located.
"This is not a game. He is an armed and dangerous person," New Orleans police superintendent Michael Harrison told CBS affiliate WWLTV.
Police have said children were among the victims, including a 10-year-old boy.
The police believe several other suspects were involved in the shooting and are asking people to come forward with any information they might have.
Two groups of people opened fire at each other in a crowded park as hundreds of people gathered for a block party and a music video taping. Police have said the shooting was likely gang-related.