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NOPD Investigating Homicide in Seventh District

by NOPD Public Affairs

December 25, 2021

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Seventh District

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Seventh District

Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the shooting death of an unidentified adult male.  The offense occurred in a grassy lot in the 7300 block of Chef Menteur Highway.  

At approximately 10:49 am., Seventh District officers were called to the 4400 block of Plum Orchard where an adult male was possibly shot.   Upon their arrival, they found the victim lying in a grassy lot behind a home in that block.  The victim was fatally shot and the location was determined to be the 7300 block of Chef Menteur Highway.

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 Jamaane Roy 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).