The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred today (July 29, 2022) in the 10500 block of Curran Road that left one person dead.
At about 1:48 p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers responded to a call of a person down at the location. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male inside of a vehicle and having sustained a gunshot wound(s). The victim was declared deceased on scene.
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 on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective John Bakula at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.