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NOPD search for possibly armed domestic violence suspect

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public help in locating the person wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident on Saturday.

Police are looking for 27-year-old Jakuan Collins, after a May 14 incident in the 300 block of Bourbon Street, where officers said Collins and a woman got into an argument that led to him pulling a gun on the woman and then strangling her,

Detectives identified Collins as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

The NOPD said Collins is known to carry a gun.

Anyone with information or knows the whereabouts of Jakaun Collins is urged to contact NOPD at (504) 821-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111, toll free 1-877-903-7867.

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