Police in New Orleans are investigating a homicide near the intersection of Independence and N. Miro streets in the St. Claude neighborhood overnight.
Initial NOPD reports say, "At around 12:36 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to reports of shots fired at the location. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS." No further details are available at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact lead Homicide Detective Christopher Puccio at 504-658-5300 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111.