The NOPD is investigating a triple shooting that left one male victim dead and two others injured tonight.

At around 9:00 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to calls of an aggravated battery by shooting in the 5200 block of Timber Haven Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle. He was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS. Officers then located a second victim suffering from gunshot wounds that victim was transported to the hospital by EMS.

Through further investigation, officers learned that a third victim was involved in this incident and was transported to the hospital by private conveyance.

Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible in this incident, as well as a motive.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s name and official cause of death.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Homicide Division Detective Brett Mathis at 504-658-5300. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.