The NOPD is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Fourth District May 9, 2023.
Around 9:01 p.m. Fourth District officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 3100 block of Rue Parc Fontaine.
Upon arrival, they discovered one adult male victim inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.
EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine official cause of death and release the victim's name upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Tanisha Smith is leading the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 504-658-5300 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.