The NOPD is investigating a homicide reported today (December 31, 2025) in the 2100 block of Feliciana Street, in the Fifth District.

At about 10:58 a.m., NOPD Fifth District officers responded to a call of a shot person at the location. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male gunshot wound victim in the back yard of a residence. The victim was subsequently declared deceased on scene by EMS. At that time, the signal for the incident was changed to 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 to determine motive.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

No additional information is currently available.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.