Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a homicide today (April 30, 2022) that left a 32-year-old male dead. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family members. The offense on occurred at around 4:53 p.m. in the 3400 block of Garden Oaks Drive.
According to investigators, NOPD Fourth District officers who were near the location reported hearing gunshots. Officers were directed to the specific location by residents in the neighborhood. Upon their arrival, officers found the victim in his apartment suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was declared deceased at the scene. Fourth District officers detained two individuals at the scene for questioning.
Investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing. No additional information is currently available
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Brittany Kimbrough at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.