The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred this evening (November 22, 2020) in the 9200 block of Chef Menteur Highway that left one person dead and three injured.

At about 6:10 p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by shooting at the location. Officers then learned that a total of three individuals reportedly connected to this incident - all with gunshot wound(s) - had arrived at local hospitals all via private conveyances. Two victims - a male and a female - arrived together at one hospital, while a second male victim arrived separately at another hospital. A fourth victim also arrived via private conveyance with a gunshot wound. No additional details are available on that victim.

The male victim who arrived with the female victim was later pronounced deceased at that hospital. At that time, the signal for the incident was changed to a homicide.

Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible for this incident, as well as a motive. No additional details are available at this time.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the deceased victim and official cause of death, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

Homicide Detective Eric Vilhelmsen is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.