New Orleans Police are investigating a homicide.
According to investigators, police were called to the 2400 block of Mexico Street at 9:45 a.m. today (09/16/25) on a report of a shooting. Responding Third District officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
New Orleans EMS transported the victim to hospital, where he later died of his wounds.
The location of occurrence was confirmed to be in the 6300 block of Arts Street, and the victim fled to the 2400 block of Mexico Street before collapsing.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will release the exact cause of death upon completion of an autopsy, and will release the victim's identity once the family is notified.
Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to call Homicide detectives at 504-658-5300 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.