New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened in the Irish Channel
Police say at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday night, NOPD officers responded to a call reporting shots fired in the 500 block of Second Street.
When they arrived, they discovered an unresponsive adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man died at the scene.
Investigators are in the process of gathering information that will help them identify a person or persons responsible for this incident, as well as a motive. No further information is available at this time.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim's name, upon completion of the autopsy and notification of the family.
Detective Walter Edmond is leading the ongoing investigation and can be reached 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.
