UPDATE: After further investigation, police have determined this incident to be a suicide.
New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 5600 block of Read Blvd.
Police say shortly after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a man shot in that location.
"Initial reports show a male gunshot wound victim who has been declared deceased on scene," said police in a statement.
Police say anyone who has information should call NOPD Homicide 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.
