The New Orleans Police Department are investigating a Homicide that left a 29-year-old man dead. The offense occurred shortly before 12:30 A.M., in the 6000 block of Chef Menteur Highway.
According to investigators, Seventh District officers responded to a call of a shooting and upon their arrival, officers located the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his body. Emergency Medical Technicians pronounced the man dead on scene.
Detectives are in the process of gathering information to identify the suspect(s) and a motive.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the victim and conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Section at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.
