The NOPD is investigating a quadruple shooting that claimed the life of an unidentified adult male and injured three other adult males. The shooting occurred tonight (September 28) near the intersection of North Rocheblave and Allen Streets.
Around 9:04 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to a call of multiple victims shot in the area. When officers arrived, they found four male victims outside on the street and sidewalk area suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s) to the body. The victims were transported to a local hospital.
One of the victims later died at the hospital. The surviving three victims are listed in stable condition.
This information is still very preliminary.
Investigators are currently in the process of gathering evidence and information to identify the person(s) responsible in this incident, as well as a motive.
Homicide Detective Thadeus Williams is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 658-5300.
Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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