The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred today (February 9, 2022) at the intersection of Old Gentilly Road and France Road that left one person deceased and another injured.

At about 3:45 p.m., NOPD Third District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting at the location. Upon arrival, officers  discovered a vehicle in the intersection occupied by two males. The driver of the vehicle, identified as an adult male, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was declared deceased at the scene. The passenger, identified as a juvenile teenage male, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported via EMS to a local hospital.

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 deceased victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to call NOPD Homicide Detective Lucretia Gantner 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.