New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 2200 block of Deslonde Street.
Police say shortly after 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a man injured in that location.
"The adult male victim was located in the street and suffering from a gunshot(s) wound," said police in a statement. "The victim was rendered aid by EMS, however he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene."
Police say anyone who has information should call NOPD Homicide Detective Miles Guirreri 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.
