Man shot dead on New Orleans street corner

Man shot dead on New Orleans street corner
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New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at the corner of Willow Street and Jackson Avenue.

Police say around 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a man shot in that location.

"Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male subject lying on a sidewalk who had sustained at least one gunshot wound," said police in a statement.

New Orleans EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

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.

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