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NOPD Investigating a Homicide on North Robertson

by Dawne Massey

September 15, 2016

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: First District, Homicide

NOPD Investigating a Homicide on North Robertson

The NOPD is investigating the shooting death of a 21-year-old man.

 

At approximately 2:16 a.m. on September 15, 2016, NOPD responded to a call of gunshots in the 1400 block of North Robertson Street. Upon arrival officers discovered an unknown black male lying on the ground between two houses. He had suffered at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity and official cause of death.

 

If you have any information about this incident please contact Detective Rob Barrere or any Homicide Division detective at 658-5300.Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.