NOPD investigating homicide in Mid City Tuesday evening

NOPD investigating homicide in Mid City Tuesday evening
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New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 3500 block of Bienville Street.

Police say shortly before 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a man shot in that location.

"Initial reports show a black male was found at the scene suffering from at least one gunshot wound," said police in a statement. "EMS pronounced him deceased on scene."

Police say anyone who has information should call NOPD Homicide at (504) 658-5300, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at (877) 903-7867 (STOP).

Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their names and may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.

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