Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto says his office is investigating a homicide in Metairie.
"Around 7:30 pm, deputies were dispatched to the report of gunshots in the 3600 block of Academy Dr.," Detective Brandon Veal said in an email. "Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male on the ground in the backyard of a residence."
He says the man was suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
"The victim was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries."
Veal did not release any other information.
