NOPD is investigating a homicide that took place in the 6000 block of Music Street.
Last night, December 8, 2020 at around 11:54 p.m., Third district officers were dispatched to the location to a call of a victim down. Upon arrival, they found an unresponsive female inside of a vehicle (driver seat). The victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.
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.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will release the victim's name and the official cause of death, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Homicide Detective Jake Engle at 504-658-5300. 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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