NOPD investigate early morning shooting on I-10

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New Orleans police are investigating a shooting that happened on Interstate 10 near the Louisa exit this morning.

A police report says about 4:39 a.m., two adult male victims were traveling on the interstate when they reportedly heard a noise. They exited at Louisa Street, at which time they discovered one of the victims had been shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital via EMS. The other male victim was not injured. The incident was confirmed by NOPD at 6:18 a.m.

There are no further details at this time. If you have any information that could help you are asked to call NOPD Third District detectives at 504-658-6030 or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.