Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a homicide that left a 58-year-old adult male dead. The offense occurred May 10, 2022, at the intersection of North Broad and Hope Street at around 10:23 p.m.
NOPD Fifth District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting. Upon their arrival, officers located the victim suffering from apparent multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Emergency medical technicians pronounced the man dead on the scene.
Detectives are in the process of gathering information to identify the person(s) responsible and a motive.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim's name upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Christopher Puccio is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the NOPD at 504-821-2222 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111, toll free 1-877-903-7867.