NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a shooting in New Orleans East on Thursday, Oct. 3. The NOPD initially reported that shots were fired toward an officer who was responding to a service call in the 7000 block of Lawrence Road. Former Tangipahoa Parish jail nurse accused of fraud, perjury According to police, federal agents began investigating an aggravated kidnapping and armed robbery at the location on Lawrence Road, when the suspect allegedly shot at the agents before barricading himself in an apartment complex. NOPD officials said no injuries have been reported at this time, and police are advising residents to avoid the area. NOPD officials said Robert Russa Moton Charter School has been placed on lockdown as a precaution and police are communicating with school officials. This is a developing story. Stay with WGNO as we learn more. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Jefferson Parish residents to vote on teacher pay increase in December Wawa named No. 1 convenience store in consumer satisfaction survey Voters in 13 states have less than a week to register. When is your deadline? ‘See you on the other side’: Popular TV host announces own death at 67 Melania Trump: ‘We are dealing with much more danger’