The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred on the evening of January 6, 2024, at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Liberty Street and left a adult male dead.

At about 10:22 p.m., NOPD Sixth District officers responded to a call of a shot person at the location. Upon arrival, officers located the victim and found he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported via EMS to a local hospital, where he was subsequently declared deceased.

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 currently available.

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

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.

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