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Woman Accused of Interstate Shooting Identified as Volunteer with Governor Landry Recall Campaign
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Woman Accused of Interstate Shooting Identified as Volunteer with Governor Landry Recall Campaign
A 63-year-old woman accused of shooting at motorists on Interstate 110 in Baton Rouge and later being linked to a New Orleans carjacking has been identified as a former volunteer with the campaign seeking to recall Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
Leila Ann Habib made her first court appearance Tuesday after being booked on charges of attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a weapon, aggravated criminal damage to property, and simple criminal damage to property. Her bond was set at $180,000.
According to investigators, the incident began Sunday after Habib was involved in a crash on Interstate 110, leaving her Nissan Versa partially blocking the right lane. Police say she exited the vehicle and began walking through traffic while attempting to stop passing vehicles.
Authorities say one driver told investigators Habib pulled out a revolver, fired a shot into the air, then stood in front of his pickup truck. When the truck made contact with her, police say Habib fired through the windshield, with the bullet grazing the driver in the head.
A second driver told police Habib climbed into the bed of his truck after attempting to stop him. Investigators say she fired another shot into the air before striking the truck’s rear window with her handgun. The driver exited near Scenic Highway and stopped at a church, where police say Habib got out of the truck and fired another shot before officers took her into custody.
Police recovered a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver and 33 rounds of ammunition. Investigators also say Habib has been identified as the suspect in a separate New Orleans carjacking involving the Nissan Versa.
Following the arrest, Governor Jeff Landry stated on social media that Habib was the organizer of the campaign seeking to recall him from office.
However, recall campaign organizer Marion Gbaiwon disputed that claim, saying Habib was never the organizer but instead served as a volunteer social media director. According to Gbaiwon, Habib’s responsibilities included sharing approved campaign information, posting petition signing locations, monitoring social media, and helping coordinate resources for volunteers.
Gbaiwon also said Habib stepped down from the volunteer role several days before the interstate shooting after concerns arose over her behavior and personal social media posts. She added that she is cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues.
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