The NOPD is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday March 10, 2024 in the fifth District that left one person dead.
At about 7:49 a.m., NOPD Fifth District officers responded to a call of a man down in the 4100 block of North Villere Street.
Upon arrival officers discovered an unresponsive adult Black male lying in a yard with an apparent gunshot wound. EMS pronounced the victim 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.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the victim and official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Detective Tanisha Sykes is the lead investigator in this case. No additional details are currently available.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at (504) 658-5300, or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.