The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred today (December 5, 2019) at an unknown location, leaving one person dead.
At about 7:52 p.m., NOPD Third District officers responded to a call of aggravated battery by shooting at a home in the 1300 block of Prentiss Avenue. The victim, a male, was found in a car with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim reportedly was shot in another location, and drove himself to the house, before authorities were called. EMS transported him to the hospital for treatment, where he later died.
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 Christopher Puccio 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.