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HomeFeaturedNew Orleans Police Release Video of Officer Shooting Alleged Burglar Dwayne Brown

New Orleans Police Release Video of Officer Shooting Alleged Burglar Dwayne Brown

Police say the video allegedly shows suspect Dwayne Brown drawing his own weapon and firing at Godwin.

New Orleans Police Department Press Release Re: Dwayne Brown Shooting

New Orleans Police Release Video of Officer Shooting Alleged Burglar Dwayne Brown. Credit NOLA

NOPD Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage in Investigation of Officer-Involved Shooting in Second District
by Aaron E. Looney November 22, 2024

NOPD Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage in Investigation of Officer-Involved Shooting in Second District
In accordance with its critical incident review policy, the NOPD today (November 22, 2024) released body-worn camera footage related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in the 1200 block of State Street.

Shortly after 5:30 a.m. on October 10, NOPD Second District officers responded to a call of a residential burglary at the location. Upon arrival, officers discovered firearms taken from the residence and located the suspect, identified as 63-year-old Dwayne Brown, hiding in nearby bushes. When officers approached, Brown reportedly fled, leading to an extensive search of the area.

Brown was first located hiding beneath a residence in the 6000 block of Perrier Street, where officers attempted an apprehension by engaging in a hands-on approach and deploying a Taser Energy Weapon. Despite these efforts, the suspect escaped, only to be found moments later by a Second District officer in the 6000 block of Prytania Street. The officer attempted to take Brown into custody, and a physical struggle ensued. During the struggle, Brown managed to grab items from the officer’s duty belt including his Taser and flashlight, also striking the officer in the process. The confrontation escalated when the suspect produced a revolver and fired multiple shots at the officer, who then returned fire.

The suspect fled but was later found on the front porch of a residence in the 6000 block of Pitt Street, where he was suffering from a gunshot wound. NOPD’s Emergency Medical Response Unit provided immediate on-scene treatment until EMS arrived.

Brown was arrested on multiple charges. These include:

One (1) count of attempted first degree murder
10 counts of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling / attempted simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling / simple burglary
Four (4) counts of theft of a motor vehicle
Two (2) counts of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies
One (1) count of simple criminal damage to property
As a use of force was made by the officer, the NOPD Public Integrity Bureau’s Force Investigation Team conducted the follow-up investigation into the officer-involved shooting aspect.

Officer James Godwin, who engaged the suspect and discharged his firearm, has served with the NOPD for two years. Godwin was reassigned following the incident and has since returned to full duty.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact NOPD Second District detectives at 504-658-6020.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.

Source: NOLA

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  1. New Orleans would be better off with a professional private security company providing police protection,the existing dept has poor leadership and no fitness or academic standards!

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