The NOPD is investigating a double shooting that occurred tonight, July 6, 2021, in the 12100 block of North I-10 Service Road that left an adult male victim dead and an adult male victim with a gunshot wound.
At about 9:14 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting. The male victim was located outside of an apartment complex and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. The other victim was transported to a local hospital, via private conveyance and was 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 motive. No further information is available at this time.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine the decedent’s official cause of death and release the victim's name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Nick Davis is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any information regarding this incident. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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