The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred this evening (October 21, 2022) that left one person dead and two additional victims wounded.

At about 10:14 p.m., NOPD Fifth District officers responded to a call of shots fired at the location. Upon arrival, officers located a male subject down near a residence and having sustained a gunshot wound(s). The victim was transported via EMS to a local hospital, where he was later declared deceased.

Two additional male gunshot wound victims and one female gunshot wound victim all arrived via private conveyance to a local hospital.

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 currently available.

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

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Michael Haynes at 504-658-5300, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.