The New Orleans Police Department’s Homicide Section is investigating a shooting that left a male juvenile dead. The offense occurred on Monday, February 13, 2023, shortly before 9:00 P.M., in the 3000 block of St Roch Avenue.
According to investigators, Fifth District officers responded to a shooting, and upon their arrival, officers learned the victim was transported to a local hospital via private conveyance. The victim later died at the hospital.
Detectives are the in the process of gathering information to identify the person(s) responsible and a motive.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the victim and conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the NOPD Homicide Section at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at (877) 903-7867.