The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide that left a 31-year-old man dead. The fatal shooting happened shortly before 10:00 a.m. in the 2000 block of Poland Avenue.
According to NOPD investigators, "Fifth 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 arrived on the scene and pronounced the man dead."
Homicide detectives are in the process of gathering information to identify the person or persons responsible and a motive.
The Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Homicide Detective Nick Davis is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at (504) 658-5300.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact NOPD at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111, toll free 1-877-903-7867.
