The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred this evening (October 9, 2022) in the 1900 block of Port Street and left one person dead.
At about 6:25 p.m., NOPD Fifth District officers responded to a call of a male shooting victim arriving at a business in the 1800 block of Almonaster Avenue. The victim was transported via EMS to a local hospital, where he was later declared deceased. Upon further investigation, the location of occurrence was determined to be the 1800 block of Port Street.
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 victim and 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 Maggie Darling at 504-658-5300. Those wishing to report information anonymously can do so by calling Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.