The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a New Orleans East shooting that injured a man Tuesday evening.
Around 7:20 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to a shooting in the 4300 block of Dodt Avenue just off Chef Menteur Avenue.
When officers arrived they discovered an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
“Investigators are in the process of gathering information that will help them identify a person(s) responsible for this incident, as well as a motive. No further information is available at this time,” says police in a report.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim's name upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Anyone with information can call Detective Rayell Johnson at 504-658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
