NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred Friday near the intersection of N. Galvez and Mandeville Streets that left one person dead.
Just before 4pm officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting at the location.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim having sustained a gunshot wounds.
The victim was transported via EMS to a local hospital, where she was declared deceased.
The incident was then reclassified as a homicide.
Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible for this incident, as well as a motive.
No additional details are available at this time.
Anyone with information about this killing is asked to anonymously call Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.





