The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting involving officers that happened Friday evening near Canal North Galvez streets.

The suspect, identified as Emmanuel Harris, 54, was taken into custody after the incident.

According to investigators, an officer observed Harris carrying a gun "walking toward him" and pointing it at several bystanders before he entered a nearby convenience store, a release said. Additional units, including NOPD Special Operations officers on Halloween patrol, responded to the scene.

Inside the store, Harris appeared to point the gun at a woman. Fearing for her safety, officers fired at Harris, striking him.

Harris was given medical attention and taken to University Medical Center, where he is in critical condition.

Earlier, around 7:20 p.m. N

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