Gretna Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in an apartment complex at 901 Gretna Blvd.
It is the first homicide in Gretna since March of 2022.
Police say shortly before 7:30 Wednesday night, officers were sent to investigate a call of a man shot in that location.
"Members of the Gretna Police Department and medical personnel responded to the location, and located a male victim lying in a grassy area of the complex," said police in a statement. "The victim was later pronounced dead on the scene."
Police say anyone who has information should call the Gretna Police Department's detective bureau at (504) 366-4374.
Tips can also be left at 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.



