A late afternoon murder took place in the Central City area of New Orleans near the intersection of South Saratoga and Thalia Streets
Sixth District officers responding to a call of shots fired just after 5pm arrived at the scene and found the male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was declared dead at the scene making the case officially a homicide.
NOPD Investigators poured into the scene and began gathering evidence and questioning any one who may have witnessed the crime or know about a motive for the killing.
No additional details are available at this time.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Anyone with information about this crime is urged to anonymously call Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.