New Orleans - The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred on July 3, 2020 (today) in the Seventh District.
At around 3:30 p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers responded to the 8400 block of the I-10 Service Road (Rodeway Inn) to a call of aggravated battery by shooting. Upon arrival, officers found one man (41 years old) suffering from a gunshot wound(s). The victim died at the scene. Later, two other victims, a man and a woman, were reported after they arrived at the hospital by private conveyance. They both are in stable condition.
Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible in this incident, as well as a motive.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim's name, upon completion of an autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Eric Illarmo is leading the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any additional information. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.