The NOPD is investigating a homicide this evening (December 22, 2021) in the 2200 block of Washington Avenue that left one person dead.
At about 8:29 p.m., NOPD Sixth District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting at the intersection of Washington and Loyola avenues. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male lying on the sidewalk and having sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was declared deceased at 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. No additional details are available at this time.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Maurice Stewart is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.