Man dies after fighting with carjacker in the French Quarter

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A man is dead after he apparently fought a carjacker in the French Quarter last night.

NOPD says it happened shortly after 8:30pm in the 300 block of Burgundy, near Bienville.

Investigators say during the carjacking attempt, the 61-year-old victim struggled with the suspect and ended up pinned underneath his own vehicle.

The man died at the hospital.

There is no word on any suspects.

Anyone with information can call homicide detectives at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

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