The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred earlier today (December 20, 2022), in the 4200 block of Old Gentilly Road that left one victim dead.

At about 1:36 p.m., NOPD Third District officers responded to the location for an initial call of an attempted suicide. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult female victim inside of a room and having sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was declared deceased on scene. At that time, the incident was classified as a suicide.

Through further investigation, NOPD Homicide Unit detectives later determined the subject to be the victim of a homicide and the signal was subsequently changed.

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 release the identity of 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 Det. Michael Poluikis at 504-658-5300. Those seeking to report information anonymously can do so by contacting Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or by calling toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.