NOPD opening formal investigation into attempted traffic stop that led to fatal crash
By: Mike Perlstein, wwltv.com
NEW ORLEANS — After initially saying that it was believed that police officers did not pursue the vehicle that crashed into Beauty-1 Salon in Broadmoor, killing both people inside the car and injuring four people inside the shop, NOPD is shifting its position.
Police Chief Shaun Ferguson said late Thursday that the department is opening a formal investigation into that attempted traffic stop.
“Through further investigation, we have gathered additional factors that warrant a formal investigation into a possible violation of the NOPD vehicle pursuit policy,” Superintendent Shaun Ferguson stated in an emailed statement.
