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Man shot dead in Gretna's first homicide since 2022

Man shot dead in Gretna apartment complex
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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.