The NOPD is investigating a homicide after a body was found today(December 5, 2019) in the 14000 block of Michoud Boulevard.
At about 3:40 p.m, NOPD Seventh District officers were notified of a body lying in a field next to a car in the area. Upon further investigation, officers found a woman with gunshot wounds in the chest region. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
No further information is available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine official cause of death and release the victim’s name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Rayell Johnson is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any information regarding this incident.
Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.