One Suspect Arrested,
Two Still Wanted in Stabbing Incident on Chef Menteur Highway
From left: Shanta Richardson, Akyshala RIchardson and Fredricka Cage
NEW ORLEANS – The
NOPD has arrested Shanta Richardson (pictured at left, DOB: 08-20-1993) in
connection with a stabbing incident that occurred in the 8500 block of Chef
Menteur Highway on October 3, 2017.
On the date of the incident, Richardson and two additional
suspects – identified as Akyshala Richardson (pictured at center, DOB:
05-10-1996) and Fredricka Cage (pictured at right, DOB: 10-05-1973) were positively
identified by the victim as the perpetrators in a stabbing incident at the
location. Investigation shows that a knife and a stun gun were allegedly utilized
by the subjects during the incident.
Richardson was located and arrested by Seventh District
officers and charged with one count of aggravated battery by cutting. An arrest
warrant has been obtained for Richardson on charges of principal to aggravated
battery and simple battery, while an arrest warrant has been obtained for Cage
on charges of aggravated second degree battery and simple battery.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Akyshala
Richardson and Fredricka Cage is asked to contact Seventh District detectives
at 504-658-6070. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked
to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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