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NOPD Investigates Sixth District Homicide

by Gary S. Scheets

January 29, 2023

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Sixth District

NOPD Investigates Sixth District Homicide

The NOPD is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Sixth District. 

Around 8:27 p.m. Sixth District officers responded to the report of a man down inside a location in the 2000 block of Constance Street.

Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim died at the scene.

No further information is available at this time. 

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine official cause of death and release the victims’ names upon completion of autopsy and notification of families.

Homicide Detective James Fyfe 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.