
New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting on the I-10 near the Superdome.
"Initial information shows male gunshot wound victim has been pronounced deceased on scene," police said.
This would be the 218th homicide this year in New Orleans. With three months left in the year, it ties the total number of homicides recorded in all of 2021.
Eastbound I-10 is closed at the Airline Highway exit while police investigate.
Police say anyone who has information should call NOPD Homicide (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.