Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a homicide that left an unknown man dead, a 25-year-old man dead, an unidentified man in critical condition, and three men in stable condition. The offense occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. in the 4800 block of Alcee Fortier Boulevard.

According to investigators, Seventh District officers responded to a call of a shooting, and upon their arrival, officers located two victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to their bodies. Emergency Medical Technicians pronounced the 25-year-old man dead on scene and the second victim died later at the hospital. A 29-year-old man, 33-year-old man, and a 57-year-old man were transported to a local hospital via private conveyance and currently listed in stable condition. An unidentified man also arrived at a local hospital via private conveyance and is currently listed in critical condition.

Detectives are in the process of gathering information to identify the person(s) responsible and a motive.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the deceased victims and conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Jameson Diesburg at 504-658-5300 or to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll free at 1-877-903-7867.