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NOPD Investigating A Shooting on Urquhart Street

by Juan D. Barnes, Sr

March 24, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Assault/Battery, Fifth District

NOPD Investigating A Shooting on Urquhart Street

The NOPD is investigating the shooting of an unknown male about 19-21-years-old. The incident occurred today in the 4100 block of Urquhart Street.

At approximately 12:08 p.m., Fifth district officers responded to a call of a male shot near the intersection of France and Urquhart Streets.  When officers arrived, they found the male shot to the head lying down on the sidewalk. EMS rendered aid to the victim and transported him to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition

The investigation is on-going and detectives are investigating to determine a motive and suspect(s) in the incident.  

Fifth District Detectives are in charge of the investigation and can be contacted at 658-6050. 

Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.

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