New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating two fatal shootings that happened around the same time in different parts of town.
Police say around 3:30 p.m. Friday, officers were sent to investigate a call of shooting in the 8400 block of the I-10 service road in New Orleans East.
"At around 3:30 p.m., Seventh District officers received a call of aggravated battery by shooting," said police in a statement. "Upon arrival, officers discovered one male victim suffering with a gunshot wound. The victim died at the scene."
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According to police, a second victim from that incident showed up at the hospital, having arrived by a private vehicle.
Around the same time, a call of a shooting brought officers to outside the Dollar General in the 2800 block of South Claiborne Avenue. Police say a male victim was at the scene with a gunshot wound. New Orleans EMS brought him to the hospital, where the victim died from his injuries.
Police say anyone who has information should call 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.
