The NOPD is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the First District on January 15, 2023.
Around 6:58 p.m. First District officers responded to a call reporting shots fired at Esplanade Avenue and North Derbiny Street.
Upon arrival, they discovered one adult male victim, in a crashed vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, a 32-year old male, was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
No further information is available at this time.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine official cause of death and release the victims's name upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Michael Haynes 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 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.