The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours today (December 12, 2022) in the 900 block of Louisa Street that left one person dead.
At about 12:37 a.m., NOPD Fifth District officers responded to the location and located an unresponsive adult male found to have sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was declared deceased on scene. The incident was then reclassified as a homicide.
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 currently available.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Unit detectives at 504-658-5300 or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.