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NOPD Investigating a Homicide on Dinkins Street

by NOPD PIO

September 7, 2016

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Homicide, Seventh District

NOPD Investigating a Homicide on Dinkins Street

The NOPD is investigating a murder that occurred today (September 7, 2016) in the 8700 block of Dinkins Street.

At about 6:16 a.m., Seventh District officers responded to an initial call of an unresponsive male lying in a driveway in the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

Investigation into the incident is ongoing. No further information is avaliable at this time.

Homicide Detective Maggie McCourt is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any information regarding this incident. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.