Suspect identified in attempted New Orleans murder caught on video

But by the time he reached her, she was lying on the sidewalk, according to the Advocate. Police did not say what led to Cain’s arrest. He was booked on counts of attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery with a firearm, attempted armed robbery with a firearm and second-degree kidnapping.

It could not be determined Monday night whether Cain was being represented by an attorney.

“Now (Cain) will likely spend the rest of his life in jail as he should …”

Landrieu said the shooting is not something that can be tolerated in the city. “This will send a message to all those who are making bad decisions”, Landrieu said.

At the news conference, Harrison credited the high-resolution video for the quick identification of the suspect.

She added: “Peter is really one of the nicest people you would ever meet, and he is an unbelievable student, I’m sure, even in med school”.

The suspect, who police have identified as 21-year-old Euric Cain, then shot Mr Gold in the stomach after he said he did not have any money. The woman he helped, whom police did not identify, was treated for minor injuries and has since been released. Gold intervened and was shot.

The attacker and the woman disappear off screen, before the footage shows medical student Peter Gold stop as he drives past the spot where the woman has been dragged into an SUV. When the student said he didn’t have any, the gunman became enraged and shot him in the stomach.

Gold’s family said in a statement that they are focusing on the student’s recovery but “we deeply appreciate everyone’s concern, support and prayers as our family faces this crisis”.

“We are committed to tracking him down”, said New Orleans Police Chief Michael Harrison on Sunday.

Cain has a history of arrests. He was charged with theft of a motor vehicle in 2014. He was in “guarded” condition Sunday night, according to a statement from his family.

A few seconds later, a vehicle turns the corner and parks.

Police said the mugger fled with the woman’s purse in an SUV with a missing hubcap.