New Orleans Police say a shooting in the Old Aurora neighborhood of Algiers late this morning proved deadly.
According to police, shortly after 11 a.m., a man was shot in the 3100 block of Pittari Place, off General Meyer Avenue.
"Initial reports show that a man sustained at least one gunshot wound to his body," said NOPD Public Information Officer Reese Harper.
Police say that victim died a short time later at the hospital.
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.