""At approximately 12:45am on February 17, 2026, NOPD officers were called to the 1400 block of Royal Street in response to a simple battery where two victims (two adult males), reported being assaulted," police stated. "Investigators say a man identified as 39-year-old Shia LaBeouf was reportedly causing a disturbance and becoming increasing aggressive at a Royal Street business." According to the statement, a staff member at the Royal Street business tried to remove LaBeouf, 39, from the establishment,"
"Police said the "Transformers" star then left the area but returned and allegedly continued to act aggressively, at which point "multiple" people tried to restrain him. "He was eventually let up in hopes that he would leave -- but he reportedly again struck the same victim with closed fists to the victim's upper body," the department stated. "LaBeouf then reportedly assaulted another person -- punching him in the nose.""
Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans and faces two counts of simple battery after allegedly assaulting two adult males. The incidents occurred outside a Royal Street business at approximately 12:45 a.m. on February 17, 2026, amid Lundi Gras celebrations. Police reported LaBeouf became increasingly aggressive, was removed by staff, and allegedly struck one victim multiple times with closed fists. He allegedly left, returned, assaulted the same victim again, and then punched another person in the nose. Multiple people restrained and held him down until officers arrived; he was taken to a hospital for unspecified injuries before arrest.
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