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Two shootings on I-610 just hours apart, NOPD investigates

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The NOPD is investigating a second shooting that happened on I-610. This incident happened early Friday morning on I-610 East at St Bernard Avenue exit.

Initial reports indicate there is one male victim suffering with multiple gunshot wounds.


He was transported to the hospital. The initial call was received at 10:58p.m.

This is the second shooting on I-610 in just 24 hours according to the New Orleans Police Department.

A part of I-610 had to be closed Thursday night as New Orleans Police investigate a shooting that happened on the interstate near Paris Avenue. NOPD says the victim was driving when the occupant of an unknown vehicle started shooting at him. EMS took the victim to the hospital in critical condition.

According to NOPD, the department received a call about a shooting on the interstate at 7:48 pm.

Officer found a man at the location. He had been shot and EMS took him to the hospital.

Traffic on the interstate was backed up for hours as officers closed the interstate between Paris Avenue and Elysian Fields while they investigated the shooting.

The I-610 has since reopened.