NOPD is investigating a homicide that took place at Freret and Peniston streets yesterday (April 12).
At 6:54 p.m. Second District officers responded to an aggravated battery by shooting at the intersection of Peniston and Freret. Upon arrival the officers observed a white, four-door Acura in the 3700 block of Freret. Officers discovered a 26-year-old black male in the driver’s seat suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. EMS arrived on the scene and transported the victim to University Medical Center where he later expired.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Officer identifies victims and cause of death.
If you have any information about this incident please contact the NOPD Homicide Division at 504-658-5400. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.