New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 2600 block of Elder Street.
Police say shortly after midnight Saturday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a shooting in that location.
"Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male with a gunshot wound," said police in a statement. "The victim was transported via EMS to a local hospital, where he was later declared deceased.The victim was transported via EMS to a local hospital, where he was later declared deceased."
Police say anyone who has information should 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.
