The NOPD is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred tonight (March 12, 2017) in the 7200 block of Chef Menteur Highway.
At about 9:43 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive black male inside an apartment complex suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing. No further information is available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine official cause of death and identify the victim, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Maggie McCourt 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.