The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Sixth District this evening (December 22, 2022).
Around 8:00 p.m. Seventh District officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 2700 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
Upon arrival, they discovered two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, an adult black male, was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS. The other adult male was taken to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
No further information is available at this time.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine official cause of death and release the victims’ names upon completion of autopsy and notification of families.
Homicide Detective Michael Haynes is leading the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 504-658-5300 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 and toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.