New Orleans Police are investigating a homicide which occurred today (March 11, 2024) in the Fifth District.
At about 11:05 a.m., Fifth District officers were called to a fatal car accident in the 2300 block of Marais Street.
Through investigation, the incident was reclassified as a homicide.
According to investigators, a Ford SUV crashed into a female pedestrian, and then into a building, resulting in the death of the female victim.
The male driver of the vehicle was detained at the scene.
The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. No further information is currently available.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit 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.