The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred this evening (August 24, 2022) in the 11000 block of Chef Menteur Highway that left one person dead.
At about 6:42 p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 4600 block of Nottingham Drive. Upon arrival, officers located in a wooded area behind the initial location an unresponsive adult female that had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was declared deceased on scene and the signal was changed to a homicide.
Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible for this incident, as well as a motive. No additional details are currently available.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Stephanie Gray at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.