New Orleans - The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Sixth District.
On July 10, 2026, at approximately 9:39 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 2800 block of Second Street regarding a shooting.
During the initial investigation, officers learned that a 37-year-old male was walking in the area when an unknown male suspect emerged from an alley and opened fire, striking the victim. The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction before officers arrived.
New Orleans EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300 or anonymously contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111, toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP, or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersgno.org.