Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the shooting death of an unidentified female and the shooting of an adult male.
The offense occurred at the intersection of North Claiborne Avenue and Columbus Street in the Treme.
At approximately 9:00pm., First District officers responded to a call of “shots fired” and upon their arrival, found an unidentified female lying on the ground shot.
Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and pronounced the female dead.
Shortly after, a second victim, an adult male arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the body.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the victim and conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause death.
Currently, investigators are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) involved in this incident, as well as a motive.
Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP(7867).
