The New Orleans Police Department says two people, a man and a woman, were shot dead this afternoon in Gentilly.
The homicide happened at Elysian Fields Ave. and Gentilly Blvd. around 4:30 p.m.
"Initial reports show two gunshot wound victims, one of which - an adult female - has been declared deceased on scene," said New Orleans Police spokesman Aaron Looney. "A second victim, and adult male, has been transported to a local hospital via EMS."
That man was later declared dead.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to 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.





