The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Sixth District on Sunday February 26, 2023.
At about 9:08 p.m., Officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 2500 block of South Derbigny.
Upon arrival, they discovered two adult males suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
EMS pronounced one victim deceased at the scene, and another victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
No further information is available at this time.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine official cause of death and release the victim’s name upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Miles Guirreri 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.