A woman was found stabbed to death in the 1500 block of N. Dorgenois Street in the 7th Ward Tuesday morning.
According to the New Orleans Police Department, it happened around 7:30 a.m. Authorities say First District officers responded to a call of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they found an adult female suffering from an apparent stab wound.
The victim was transported to a local hospital by EMS, where she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
Neighbors tell WWLTV the woman was stabbed during the carjacking. NOPD has not yet confirmed the victim's 2016 Honda HRV was taken from the scene.
Investigators are currently in the process of gathering information that will help them identify who may be responsible for the stabbing and carjacking.
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The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim's name, once an autopsy and notification of family are complete.
Detective Rayell Johnson of the Homicide Unit is leading the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.