New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 3000 block of Toledano Street in Broadmoor.
Police say shortly after 7:30 p.m. Friday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a shooting in that location.
"At about 7:37 p.m. NOPD Sixth District officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 3000 block of Toledano Street," said Senior NOPD Public Information Office Aaron Looney. "The call was quickly escalated to an aggravated battery by shooting."
Looney says when officers arrived, they found a man down in front of a residence, having sustained a gunshot wound.
"The victim was declared deceased at the scene," said Looney.
Police say anyone who has information should call NOPD Homicide Detectives 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.
