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NOPD Investigating Homicide in Second District

by NOPD Public Affairs

December 25, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Second District

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Second District

Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a homicide incident that occurred today (December 25, 2021) that left a 31-year-old male dead and a 31-year-old male injured.  The offense occurred in the parking lot of a business in the 8700 block of South Claiborne Avenue.    

At approximately 12:54 pm., Second District officers responded to a call of a shooting and upon their arrival were alerted by citizens of two victims that were shot on Monroe Street. Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and transported both victims to the hospital.  One victim later died at the hospital. Officers learned that both victims ran from the location of the shooting to Monroe Street where police located them.       

The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the victim and conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.  

Currently, investigators are in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) involved in this incident, as well as a motive.  Homicide Detective Jonh Bakula is in charge of the investigation and can be contacted at 504-658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve this crime are asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP(7867).